Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic item and tried to decipher what the plastic recycling numbers mean? You’re not alone. Recycling is confusing and many local councils and governments report large amounts of wish-cycling. That’s when people put items in their recycling collection that aren’t actually recyclable at that location. While wish-cycling is usually well-intentioned, it can interrupt the recycling process and contaminate other recyclable materials.

Recycling is a very location-dependent activity so it’s difficult to say definitively whether you can or cannot recycle something. The best way to find out is to check your local government or council website where you’ll most likely find a list of the types of materials that are accepted in curbside recycling. There also may be other information about locations of specialist recycling of things like appliances, electronics, clothing and other plastic types.

Have you ever looked at the bottom of a plastic item and tried to decipher what the plastic recycling numbers mean? You’re not alone. Recycling is confusing and many local councils and governments report large amounts of wish-cycling. That’s when people put items in their recycling collection that aren’t actually recyclable at that location. While wish-cycling is usually well-intentioned, it can interrupt the recycling process and contaminate other recyclable materials.

Recycling is a very location-dependent activity so it’s difficult to say definitively whether you can or cannot recycle something. The best way to find out is to check your local government or council website where you’ll most likely find a list of the types of materials that are accepted in curbside recycling. There also may be other information about locations of specialist recycling of things like appliances, electronics, clothing and other plastic types.

Head to my website and download my new free guide 17 eco-friendly side hustles to ethically make extra money. These side hustle ideas take no or little upfront investment to help you ethically make money in an eco-friendly way. Head to www.sarahbassett.co/sustainable-business-story to grab it now. 

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my sustainable business CONCENTR8ED. My eco-friendly business launched on 24 November, also known as Green Tuesday, last year. It’s been the hardest and most rewarding project of my life.

Head to my website and download my new free guide 17 eco-friendly side hustles to ethically make extra money. These side hustle ideas take no or little upfront investment to help you ethically make money in an eco-friendly way. Head to www.sarahbassett.co/sustainable-business-story to grab it now. 

I’ve been getting a lot of questions about my sustainable business CONCENTR8ED. My eco-friendly business launched on 24 November, also known as Green Tuesday, last year. It’s been the hardest and most rewarding project of my life.

Environmental gatekeeping, also called sustainability gatekeeping and just simply gatekeeping, occurs when individuals or groups prevent general access to the environmental movement. A lot of creators and personalities in the eco-friendly space have been calling out this toxic behaviour which includes eco-shaming, perfectionism and a general lack of inclusivity. 

Environmentalism is not a one-size-fits-all experience. We will achieve far more for the planet by working together than we ever will tearing each other down. Listen on to find out exactly what environmental gatekeeping is, how it manifests and how to respectfully call it out. 

Environmental gatekeeping, also called sustainability gatekeeping and just simply gatekeeping, occurs when individuals or groups prevent general access to the environmental movement. A lot of creators and personalities in the eco-friendly space have been calling out this toxic behaviour which includes eco-shaming, perfectionism and a general lack of inclusivity. 

Environmentalism is not a one-size-fits-all experience. We will achieve far more for the planet by working together than we ever will tearing each other down. Listen on to find out exactly what environmental gatekeeping is, how it manifests and how to respectfully call it out. 

Earth day is like Christmas for environmentalists. But this eco-friendly holiday has a beautiful and inspiring history of bipartisan support and student protest origins. Listen to learn the history of Earth Day, the evolution of the sustainable event over more than 50 years and zero waste ways to celebrate Earth Day. Let's make it system change, not climate change!

Earth day is like Christmas for environmentalists. But this eco-friendly holiday has a beautiful and inspiring history of bipartisan support and student protest origins. Listen to learn the history of Earth Day, the evolution of the sustainable event over more than 50 years and zero waste ways to celebrate Earth Day. Let's make it system change, not climate change!

Sustainable living is often seen as an expensive thing to do. Many people are scared off by assuming that an eco-friendly lifestyle is will cost more. But many parts of my zero waste living journey have seen me simply becoming less of a consumer and purchasing things consciously. With these simple tips, you'll be able to go plastic-free and lower your carbon footprint by spending no money at all. In fact, you'll likely save money!

Sustainable living is often seen as an expensive thing to do. Many people are scared off by assuming that an eco-friendly lifestyle is will cost more. But many parts of my zero waste living journey have seen me simply becoming less of a consumer and purchasing things consciously. With these simple tips, you'll be able to go plastic-free and lower your carbon footprint by spending no money at all. In fact, you'll likely save money!