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Creating a Recycling Routine
Creating a consistent Recycling Routine is essential to Recycle Right every time. Here are some steps to take in creating your own: 1) It starts with your purchases: Purchasing products in recyclable packaging is essential to decrease your waste. Thin plastic, mixed material, and Styrofoam packaging is not recyclable and will end up in…
Read MoreRecycling Terms 101
Yesterday, we learned about the difference between recycled vs recyclable, but we were asked, “What about recyclability?” These words can be simplified into the concepts of a product’s Quality (Recyclability), Ability (Recyclable), and History (Recycled). Product Quality: Recyclability is the ability to collect, sort, and process a material to be made into new…
Read MoreRecycled vs. Recyclable
Studies have found that 95% of consumers don’t understand the difference between “Recyclable” and “Recycled”. Let’s talk about it! Recyclable products are products that are able to be recycled. Many have labels such as “Recycle Me” and “Curbside Recyclable (Check Locally).” Not all items carrying these labels are recyclable. To determine if your item…
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