Recycling is a great idea but it's really the final step in reducing our impact on the planet. There is another "R" word to incorporate into your life first. REFUSE- A sure fire way to eliminate waste. If you refuse to bring an item into your life, then you won't find yourself attempting to reuse or recycle it later on. The one item that we should all refuse is the plastic shopping bag! Click HERE for the disturbing truth about these lethal polluters.
Excessive packaging should be refused too. Bottled water, microwaveable meals, carry out containers, single serve snacks, you get the idea. At times packaging goes beyond excessive to just plain ridiculous! Shop conciously and support responsible packaging choices.
Excessive packaging should be refused too. Bottled water, microwaveable meals, carry out containers, single serve snacks, you get the idea. At times packaging goes beyond excessive to just plain ridiculous! Shop conciously and support responsible packaging choices.
The best part of refusing is that it eliminates the need for recycling! Many people don't recycle because it requires extra work on their part. So for the lazy environmentalists out there, why not give refusing a try. All that is required is a little extra thinking!
