Recycling Tips For The Summer
Summer is closing in which means we are all about to spend a lot of time outside. We are sure you are all excited about making the most out of the beautiful weather, climate, and environment. With that said, it is important to keep in mind that our environment is vulnerable if we do not protect it. Planet Earth is at its best in the summertime when we all reduce waste, limit the use of natural resources and most of all, recycle! With recycling as essential as ever, here are some important recycling tips to follow this summer!
Tip #1: Avoid Plastic Bags
A common misconception is that plastic bags can be involved in the recycling process. Believe it or not, plastic bags and recycling do not go together. As a matter of fact, plastic bags are one of the main reasons that cause ruined recyclables. When you use plastic bags to dispose of your items, they will be perceived as trash. The material used for plastic bags are not compatible at most reclycling facilities. Not only do plastic bags bring contaminant and litter issues, plastic bags easily gets caught in machinery. Overall, plastic bags lead to a hassle, so when it comes to reclycing, avoid using plastic bags.
Tip #2: Rinse Recyclable Items
We are well into spring and summer is almost here. In New England, we know what that means: Insects and Bugs galore. When we do not rinse out items such as cans after using it, an odor lasts. Bugs such as ants are drawn to these odors and will quickly spend a lot of time near your recyclables. That is why it is essential to clean out your recyclables once you are done with them. Insects and bugs can make it harder and more expensive on the recycling world so let us limit their ability to do so.
Tip #3: Create Storage Space
The more space you create in your recycling bin, the more you can recycle! Some recyclable objects are large and take up a lot of space. Deal with this by stomping down items you can or breaking them apart. For example, ripping down cardboard pieces is a huge space saver.
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