How to Gain Control over Your Waste, and the Power of Reducing and Recycling
Waste disposal is a pressing concern in today’s society. Landfills are starting to fill up and it’s crucial that a great effort is made by to slow this down. There are many ways that people can reduce their trash footprint. The primary concepts for cutting down on waste are the same as they’ve always been – reduce, reuse, and recycle. These simple ideas can be applied and executed in a number of different ways, and they can be tailored to almost any waste situation. Developing a concise, achievable, and practical plan for waste disposal is a fine first step towards a greener tomorrow.
The first consideration in producing such a plan is to determine what it is that will be recycled. Identifying the places where recyclable materials are leaving to the landfill is of primary concern. Waste streams should be analyzed in order to determine that main categories that make up the bulk of the potentially recyclable waste. For many people these are paper, cardboard, and plastics. One thing to keep in mind that there are different types of plastics and not all of them are recyclable. Those that are recyclable can be further separated into different categories of plastic.
Once the ‘what’ of recycling is determined, it’s time to elaborate on the ‘where’. The placement of waste and recycling bins within the home is one of the deciding factors on whether a recycling plan will fail or succeed. If it’s more convenient to throw something into the trash than into a recycling bin, recyclables will continue to find their way into the trash. Space is probably the strictest restriction when it comes to bin placement. One solution is to downsize a garbage receptacle to make room for recycling beside it. Recycling bins should never be kept in a low traffic area such as a garage.
Recycling is a crucial part of the solution to today’s environmental problems. That being said, it is only one part out of many. Reduce is another of the main principles that need to be considered. There isn’t any need to worry about whether or not something is going to be recycled if it is never produced and used in the first place. Taking a closer look at things before they enter the home can go a long way. Ideally, the majority of waste that would be leaving to a landfill shouldn’t be entering the home at all. Reducing plastic packaging and bags is one example of this concept.
The combination of both reducing and recycling can help to drastically cut the landfill contribution of any home or business. Taking the effort to shop around for products with minimal packaging can reduce waste drastically on its own. Combining this with the responsible recycling of any unavoidable packaging can bring that waste down to absolute minimum. It’s also important to ask where waste is ending up. Most waste management companies are glad to explain the process to customers and can offer some great new tips on how to recycle efficiently.
If you’re seeking more control over your waste, including how to minimize what’s going to the landfill and increase your home recycling numbers, Core Mini Bins would love to help. We can assist with any waste disposal, recycling, or collection needs. If you have materials or items you believe can be reused or recycled, a representative would love to speak with you about the options available to you.
