This is the fifth and final week of our journey through the 5 R’s of Sustainability, ending with recycle responsibly. In the past four weeks, we covered all of the R’s except recycling.
We want recycling to be the last option. Being mindful to refuse an item, reduce consumption, reuse, and repurpose items is a great way to keep things out of the landfill, and from needing to be recycled.
Recycle Responsibly
Recycling has emerged as a crucial tool in our efforts to mitigate waste and preserve our planet’s resources. However, simply tossing items into the recycling bin isn’t enough.
It’s essential to understand the principles of responsible recycling to ensure that materials are properly sorted, processed, and reincorporated into the production cycle.
By discussing recycling responsibly, we aim to empower our listeners with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Join Our Get Outdoors Challenge with Earth Easy
During this series discussing the 5 R’s of Sustainability, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Earth Easy for our Get Outdoors Challenge.
It’s completely free to join and offers daily prompts for ways you can immerse yourself in nature and reap the countless benefits of spending time outdoors. Whether it’s a hike in the woods, a picnic in the park, or simply enjoying your morning coffee on the porch, we invite you to join us in this 30-day challenge.
Plus, by participating, you’ll be entered to win a gift card from Earth Easy, our eco-conscious partner in this endeavor. Let’s embark on this journey together and discover the joys of sustainable living and outdoor exploration!
The 5 R’s of Sustainability: Recycle – Discussion Topics
- Review of the 5 R’s of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle
- Why recycling is last on the list of the 5 R’s
- How to create a system for your recycling practice
- Things you may not know you can recycle
- When others don’t recycle
- Composting
- Our Earth Easy giveaway with the 30-Day Get Outdoors Challenge
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The 5 R’s of Sustainability: Recycle- Episode Resources
- Join us for the 30-Day Get Outdoors Challenge and enter to win a $100 gift card from Earth Easy.
- How to compost
- More info on the Challenge to spend more time outside
- How to stop the mail clutter from entering your home
- Ways we are implementing the 5 R’s Recycle specifically.
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Low-Waste Living Lifestyle
As we began our lifestyle as a minimalist couple, our primary objective was to simplify our lives by decluttering and streamlining our possessions. Along this path, we stumbled upon the realm of zero-waste living. We soon realized that low-waste was more attainable for us.
The principles of the 5 R’s – Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle – emerged as leading the sustainable portion of what it meant for us to do better.
Peruse our collection of low-waste lifestyle blog posts to learn more about our journey. We hope you will join us as we continue to always try to do better and be better.
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