Who doesn’t want to make good choices? Going green, or making environmentally friendly choices is a great way to do your part to help save the planet in which we all live on. The Earth is quickly deteriorating and now it is very important to do all we can to keep our environment in good standing for future generations. There are many ways you can be green and recycling is one of them. Continue reading to learn how you can go green and make the most of your recycling efforts.
One of the first things you should do is check with your local recycling center. Talk to them and find out when they open and ready to accept recycling. Some centers are open around the clock and some are only open a few days a month so it is important that you know so you do not make a wasted trip just to find out that they are closed. You also want to find out what materials they accept and how they want the items. Do they want things separated or will they take everything all together? You will also want to see if there are any other rules or anything that you should know about.
Now it is time to start recycling. It might help to have a special part of your home where you put all of your items to be recycled. It could be a special container in the kitchen or something out in the garage. Designate a spot so everyone who lives in your home can easily place their recycling there.
What can you recycle? So many items we use today can be recycled. Your local recycling center can tell you what they take and if there is anything you want to recycle that they don’t handle; check around to see where you can recycle those items.
Paper
Most paper products can be recycled. If you read the newspaper or magazines, you can recycle them when you are finished reading them. You can also recycle any junk mail or other papers that you no longer need. Paper packaging, such as cereal or other food boxes, can be recycled, too.
Cardboard
Cardboard is a thicker paper and your recycling center may want it separate from paper. If you have any boxes you no longer need, break them down and recycle them.
Plastic
A lot of items are now coming in plastic containers. Many drinks come in plastic bottles. Shampoo, laundry soap, and sauces come in plastic bottles. You will find that a lot of other items you use come in plastic containers, too. When you are finished with these plastics, rinse them out and place them in your recycling container.
Metal
Metal can be recycled, and it can even make you money. Your recycling center may not pay you, but look for a junk yard or another business that pays for metal cans or other scrap metal.
Recycling is a great choice. Not only is it good for the planet, but it is good for your conscious, too.