Recycling Tips to Consider for America Recycles Day

Plastic bags have a bigger impact on the environment than you may imagine. Cutting back on the use of plastic bags is extremely helpful in preserving the environment. Instead of reaching for a plastic bag when grocery shopping or on the go, use a reusable tote bag instead. Another great benefit of using reusable bags is that they are extremely durable, and you can actually fit much more in them without the bag breaking or having leaks. 

Plastic bags have a bigger impact on the environment than you may imagine. Cutting back on the use of plastic bags is extremely helpful in preserving the environment. Instead of reaching for a plastic bag when grocery shopping or on the go, use a reusable tote bag instead. Another great benefit of using reusable bags is that they are extremely durable, and you can actually fit much more in them without the bag breaking or having leaks. 

Use recyclable materials around the house to upcycle and make crafts or gifts. Upcycling is taking a product, waste, or material and turning it into a new product of greater quality. If you need some inspiration, check out these 185 Upcycling Ideas that will Turn your Trash into Treasures. 

Each local area has different guidelines on what can and can’t be recycled. However, when starting out with recycling it’s important to remember the three basic guidelines. You can recycle clean bottles, cans, paper, and cardboard. Remember to keep food or liquid out of your recycling. And, do not place loose plastic bags or bagged recyclables in the bin. For more specific recycling guidelines in your area, please contact your waste management department. 

Even electronics can be recycled in the right way. You can donate your electronics or recycle them to help conserve resources and help the environment. You can find quite a few manufacturers and retailers that offer different options for donating or recycling your electronics. Check out the Environmental Protection Agency’s website to search by electronic device or company to find a location to donate or recycle near you. 

Using a reusable water bottle instead of plastic ones is one easy recycling effort to implement in your daily life. Using a reusable water bottle decreases your carbon footprint, since you are using less plastic. This helps reduce the amount of plastic pollution in landfills and oceans. Reusable water bottles can also help you save money, and who doesn’t love saving money while helping the environment?