Wishcycling - What is it?
Every diva knows recycling is not an option anymore.
Sort and divide our trash is mandatory, but distinguishing the non-recyclable items from the recyclable ones can be a challenge. Our aspirational recycling can contaminate an entire container of recyclables, forcing everything to be sent to a landfill.
The most common items being wishcycled are pizza boxes, plastic bags, coffee cups and paper receipts.
So, follow the tips below:
- Know Your Local Recycling Rules - Check out your local council’s guidelines. Chances are, they’ll have an entire section devoted to their waste management program. There, you’ll find out exactly what you can recycle.
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Preclean It - Small amounts of food don’t interfere with glass and steel recycling process – just scrape all the solid food scraps out of jars and cans and give your bottles and containers a rinse to remove excess remains.
However, greasy, oily, or food-contaminated paper can’t be recycled - so either remove the soiled portion or throw it all out.
- Keep It Loose - Don’t bag or tie your recyclables. Just keep them loose. And remember, don't throw plastic bags or any other soft plastics in there - your supermarket can have them back to recycle.
- Compostable Does NOT Mean Recyclable - Compostable plastics are not the same as regular plastics (and that means they can't go in with your soft plastics either). Make a list of compostable things and put it on your fridge door. Some examples are:
- Fruit and vegetable scraps (including banana peels, citrus rinds, moldy lettuce, etc.) …
- Stale or moldy bread, crackers and cereal. ...
- Wine, beer, and liquor.
- The liquid from canned fruits and vegetables.
- Old herbs and spices.
- Coffee grounds and paper coffee filters.
- Tea and teabags.
- At last, but not least, remember the first rule about being sustainable: consume as little as possible.
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