A Great (Green) Time to Renew Your Commitment

Green is the color of March. You know, St. Patrick’s Day and the coming of spring! With all of the cold and snow, it’s time to start thinking about renewal – renewing your commitment to recycling and reducing waste.

Here are two good ideas from Penn State’s Green Team you probably already know about and to which we hope you will renew your commitment: A reusable water bottle is smart. And if you’re drinking from a disposable plastic bottle, be sure the bottle is completely empty before placing it in your curbside recycling cart or another recycling bin. The added weight of any remaining liquid makes the bottle harder to separate while being automatically sorted from other recyclables.

Also, most hot coffee cups from cafés are unfortunately not recyclable. The cups are a mixed material made of both paper and plastic and at this time can’t be effectively recycled. (More about mixed materials on Monday, March 22’s post.) To reduce waste, a reusable travel mug is a great idea. For more information on how to recycle right, go to MyDoRight.com.