Tag: Recycling
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7 ways to say “no”
The first “R” is “refuse” but many people—myself included!—often find it challenging to say no. If you’re new to the idea of Zero Waste and struggle with the thought of declining single-use plastic, free promotional items, or other unwanted items, you may find these tips helpful.
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More examples of our broken recycling system
Two recent news articles about plastic recycling have me shaking my head. It’s shameful that for a so-called “developed” country like Canada, we cannot properly handle the waste we create—and we create waste at a mind-boggling rate. Repeat after me: recycling is NOT the answer! These are the two news reports that have me tearing…
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Be gentle with plastic: it’s sensitive!
Rather than discussing a type of plastic today, I’m discussing how plastics behave—and how we should best treat them. Please note that I am not a health professional, scientist, or expert. Always seek professional help for your health concerns or questions.
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Other recycling-related symbols
More plastics info coming at you! Last time I wrote about resin codes, so today I wanted to talk about some of the other symbols we see on plastics. I think there’s a TON of misinformation out there about what these symbols mean.
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Why low waste? Part 2: Recycling isn’t the answer
Note: This post has been updated with new information, as of February 2020. Welcome to my second post addressing some of the reasons why we need to reduce our waste. (Click here for the first post, all about landfills.) As a society, we love recycling. It’s hard not to love it, when it’s promoted as…
Leah Payne 