November 15 is America Recycles Day! I am pleased how recycling has changed and awareness has increased over the past 2 years. With the advent of the big blue one-sort containers many more people and communities are participating. Even parks are adding containers to collect recyclables!
Of course with more recycling comes new problems. Plastic bags are terrible problem when placed with your recyclables. NEVER put plastic bags in your one-sort container. See the story below:
http://americarecyclesday.org/
https://health4earth.com/recycling-garbage-is-a-terrrible-thing-to-waste/
I am taking a different twist on America Recycles Day. Reuse is a higher step up from recycling. How can you reduce your plastic use? Plastic bag and bottle manufacturers make millions of dollars in profits from a product that is harmful to our waterways and wildlife. They need to take responsibility for the terrible waste they have created. How can you reuse your bags and refill some of those plastic bottles for reuse?
- Look for refill centers.
3. Use your own refillable water bottle.
4. Easiest of all: Bring your own reusable shopping bags shopping with you!
http://americarecyclesday.org/
https://health4earth.com/recycling-garbage-is-a-terrrible-thing-to-waste/
http://www.earth911.com/home-garden/top-5-items-recycle-bathroom/#
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