So, what is the simplest and easiest way to be sustainable and eco-conscious?? Simply reduce, reuse, and RECYCLE. But can you recycle any plastic in any condition? Ye-NO! Can you recycle paper and cardboard in any condition? Ye-NO!

Do you want to know how to recycle correctly without damaging a whole recycle batch? Well, if so, listen to this episode. We got all the deets for ya!

Show Notes:

Article from Sarasota Magazine
Lubow, S. C. (2025, April 7). Is recycling a waste of time? Sarasota Magazine. https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2025/04/is-recycling-a-waste-of-time
 

U.S. Department of Energy PDF (Recycling Codes Guide)
U.S. Department of Energy. (2021, December). Consumer guide to recycling codes (DOE/EE-2532). https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/ES_ConsumerGuide_RecyclingCodes.pdf
 

Republic Services Blog Post
Republic Services. (2024, December 3). Recycling numbers & symbols explained. https://www.republicservices.com/blog/recycling-numbers-and-symbols
 

Seattle Public Utilities “Where Does It Go?” Tool
Seattle Public Utilities. (n.d.). Where does it go? https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/where-does-it-go#/a-z

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