Do Your Part: What’s your dirty eco-secret?
Are you a recycler only when it’s convenient?
Lots of us are rightfully proud of our recycling records. We know which yogurt containers, cereal boxes, magazines, and more can go right into the recycling bin. However, does everything that could be recycled from our homes end up in the recycling bin? Probably not. That’s because items from rooms farthest away from our recycling bin usually get trashed. Think about those shampoo bottles, shaving cream containers, and all that packaging material from personal care products. So what’s the solution? Placing small containers in the bathroom to collect these recyclable items. That way, the only time you have to go all the way to the big recycling bin is when the little one is full.
Are high-tech gadgets your weakness?
Okay, okay – I admit it. I am a gadget junkie. I can’t seem to help myself from getting the latest phone, tablet, or laptop despite the fact that my older one works perfectly well. So what happens when millions of people around the world do the same thing? It’s what we’re seeing right now – the huge rise in the amount of e-waste. Electronic waste is downright dangerous because of the toxic components in most of them that can seep into our environment when they are dumped in a landfill. The best bet is to use our gadgets for a whole lot longer. It saves money and resources. Once you do upgrade, be responsible with your old device. To find out information on responsible e-waste recyclers that may even pay for your gadget, go to DoYourPart.com/Columns.
Are you still buying bottled water?
A lot of money and a whole lot of plastic are wasted from those “convenient” bottles of water. They’re everywhere – in school lunches, outdoor events, work meetings, and ultimately in the trash or recycling bin. The thing is, there are very few times when they are a necessity. So what can you do? Invest in a few reusable water bottles for every member of the family. If you’re worried about what’s in the tap water you’re using, get a water filter. You’ll be surprised at the money you’ll save when you break the bottled water habit.
http://www.sacbee.com/2011/05/23/3647129/do-your-part-whats-your-dirty.html
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