We’ve all heard of the phrase “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,” but are we actually doing it? Now more than ever it seems like plastics and trash are turning up in our oceans and wild lands, endangering animals and our planet. People come up with excuses why they can’t recycle, and big corporations are taking the easier and cheaper way out of using sustainable materials. Why is it important to recycle? Watch the video below where environmental activist Wyn Wiley (Pattie Gonia) visits Hawaii and sees the massive amounts of trash on the beaches first hand.
Ditch one use plastics. Get a reusable water bottle. Say no to plastic straws. Don’t use styrofoam. Recycle your cans and bottles. Don’t release balloons outside. Pick up your cigarette butt. We have to do better!
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Recycling rules differ by area, but check out these links below for basics and common myths debunked.
How Do I Recycle Common Recyclables
Recycling 101
7 Common Recycling Myths Debunked