It would be nice if every item we owned was recyclable, but sadly that is not the case. That leads us to the topic of “wishful recycling” or “wishcycling”–– items that technically are ‘recyclable’ but are too small or don’t fit into the category of items we can accept and sort. It is very important to know […]
When it comes to recycling single-use plastics, things can get confusing—especially with everyday items like bags and food packaging. Here’s a quick guide to what’s usually recyclable and what’s not: When in doubt, visit MyDoRight.com to see what you can and cannot recycle.
Single-use containers are the scourge of takeout. Here’s how to escape that. What’s in your take-out order? Plastic. Lots of it. Most to-go food comes boxed, bagged or otherwise accompanied by petrochemicals. You ingest this unsavory stew with every bite, before the discarded packaging piles up in landfills. So, over the past few months, I […]
Plastic bags are one of the most common single-use plastics—and one of the most harmful to our environment. But with a few simple changes, we can all play a role in reducing plastic bag waste. Let’s go! One of the easiest and most effective changes is switching to reusable tote bags. Tote bags are perfect […]
Below you will find a list of commonly found single-use plastics around your home with tips on how you can reuse and reduce all together. PLASTIC BAGS –– Reuse them as storage, trash bags, and poop bags for your dogs. GIFT BAGS AND WRAPPING PAPER –– Save all gift bags and usable wrapping paper you […]