Recycle

Choose recycled products

Lessening the demand for new materials by choosing recycled products can shift market demands, limit resource extraction and its impacts, and give new life to usable materials.

Choose recyclable products

Instead of opting for products that will end up in landfills, choose glass, aluminum, or compostable products that will eventually be put to use again.

Do it right

An astonishingly large amount of products that could be recycled are thrown into landfills every year simply because people don't sort or prepare their recycling properly. Everywhere is different, so get to know your local recycling guidelines and follow them.

Compost

Compost

Composting enables us to turn organic materials that would've back into soil, fertilizer, and more! Even if your city doesn't offer curb-side composting options, many areas allow backyard composters or have community composting options. Some businesses will collect your organics and turn them back into usable products. Who knows, maybe you'll start a business! Whatever you are, get to know your local options.

Say No

Say No to Plastic

Other materials like glass and aluminum can be recycled very effectively, but plastic cannot. Not only this, but plastic often ends up in our waterways and into the oceans, where it can harm marine life and leach nasty chemicals into the environment. Avoid buying plastic, and bring your own containers and bags as an alternative.

Say No to Single-Use

Single-use anything should simply be a no-go. BYO is the new black. If you can, bring your own containers for take out or choose to dine-in instead.

Learn & Lead

Follow blogs

There are so many blogs dedicated to reducing waste in the world from a variety of perspectives. Google them, explore around, and find whose words or ways connect with the most. That way, you'll stay connected and inspired to leading a life with less stuff, deeper relationships, and smaller impact on our precious planet - and hopefully you’ll be entertained, too!

Lead by example

Don't be afraid to look like a weirdo by bringing a coffee mug to your local cafe or your Tupperware out to dinner. People are often interested in your actions and will want to talk about it with you - the perfect opportunity to spread the movement! Plus, more and more people are doing this anyways, so eventually you’ll look like a weirdo if you don’t.