Got Trash? Go Green.

Hello peeps!

So today I wanted to share my new found love...Recycling. As sad as this is, I never knew how or what to recycle. Most people think it's too complicated or that it takes to much time and effort, but in all reality... it's really simple. I was exposed to recycling by my coworker. We recycle paper, cardboard, and plastic at work. At first it was hard to break the habit of just throwing everything in the trash, but once I became accustomed to separating it out, it became second nature.

Once I formed this habit at work, I started feeling guilty throwing a plastic bottle in the trash at home. So I have been doing some research on recycling centers for home and trying to come up with the best that fits our needs. One thing you need to do before setting one up is see what your city recycles. Unfortunately for us in Lubbock, they only recycle a couple of plastics, newspaper, cardboard, regular paper, and that's about it. Some cities offer extensive recycling services that involves all types of plastic and everything else you can imagine. How great!

To show you how recycling-retarded I was... I didn't know how you could tell what plastic went where at the city recycling center so I had to ask. On the bottom of a bottle there is the recycling sign (the arrows that make the diamond) with a number (1, 2, etc) in the middle. That's how you can tell! We can recycle #1 and #2 plastics so I am working on getting us separate bins for the two types of plastic.

Once you know the number of bins you need for your recycling center, get creative with it! Here are a few ideas that I have found that are great alternatives to plastic bags or bulky plastic containers.

These are available at World Market-- my FAVORITE store of all time :)
Helpful hint--These can be hung so they aren't taking up floor space

This is great for small spaces like an apartment! It will keep your recycling concealed and not take up a lot of space. These can be found in most stores... they come in all different sizes, colors, textures, etc. but such a great alternative if you live alone or don't have a lot of recyclables to begin with!

This sleek, 3 compartment recycle center is perfect for a pantry or kitchen and is available at Crate & Barrel. I think this option would make for a very easy recycling transition!

Well now that I have given you some options and things to think about, I hope that you will make the conscience decision and RECYCLE! Love our planet... God didn't give it to us to abuse :)

Besos,

Courtney