As Green As You Wanna Be
It’s pretty cool that it’s so easy to jump on the “green” bandwagon these days. Most cities have recycling programs, there are CFLs in every grocery store . . . it’s awesome!
In our house, we make sure to use CFLs in every light fixture, we’ve reused old carpet and salvaged materials from the renovation – we even made it easier to recycle by having a special trash pull-out installed in our kitchen during the remodel so that we could separate our trash from our recyclables in a snap:
(I know, totally not necessary, but one of those things that’s really fun to include when you’re designing a kitchen!!)
Even though it’s easy to recycle, it’s sometimes pretty darn confusing to figure out what’s recyclable and what’s not. Real Simple has a handy-dandy article that can walk you through how to recycle (or reuse) anything.
Here’s the skinny for my peeps that don’t feel like clicking on the link:
Got any recycling tips of your own?
All images courtesy of Real Simple. Click here for your own printable version of Real Simple’s A-Z recycling guide.
Very cool list. It really is extremely easy to be environmentally conscious!
I thought about getting a similar gadget in my new kitchen, but ultimately it got cut when we had to whittle down our options from wishful thinking to reality. I do love the idea of not having a trash can or recycle bin not taking up valuable space around the kitchen though….
Also, anyone know why nobody EVER seems to accept plastic no. 6 (e.g., coffee lids) for recycling? Every place I’ve ever lived, no one has taken it. They should just put an “X” in lieu of a number and designate it the nonrecyclable.
Funny you should mention that trash and recyling separation… I just blogged about having one in my kitchen. I love it !
Just bookmarked your list. I knew about some of these, but your list is the most extensive I’ve found. Thanks!