If you have made the choice to do your part in improving the quality of the environment by recycling then you realize that although your intentions may be good, it can often be hard to keep your recycling neat and organized. Making your home green does not have to be hard, there are many ways that you can organize your recycling making it easier to store, transport and sort all of your paper, plastic, glass, metal and other recyclable materials. Let’s take a look at ten ways that you can make recycling easier and more organized in your home.
Keep Your Recycling Together
Choose a spot in your home where you have the most space,
and designate an area for all of your recycling materials, bins and storage
containers. Having everything in one place will make it much easier to keep
everything organized.
Make Deposit Items Easy to Transport
Certain items such as bottles and cans are easier to
transport if they are already ready to go. Simply hang bags designated for
these items in your recycling area so you can simply grab the bag and go. Label
each bag to ensure everyone knows what goes into each bag.
Hazardous Materials
Many items such as batteries, electronics, cleaners and
light bulbs are considered to be hazardous materials and should be stored
separately from other recycling materials. Your local waste management company
can provide you with details on how to recycle these hazardous items.
Use Stackable Bins
Stackable bins are not only a great way to conserve on space; they also allow you to easily label each bin appropriately for easy recognition. These stackable bins can be separated easily so that you can empty them into larger containers as they become full.Cabinets & Drawers
For paper recycling, many people
often designate extra drawers or cabinets in a common area such as the kitchen
or laundry room. You can place a piece of string at the bottom of the drawer or
cabinet for easy binding once the area becomes full.
Use Containers with Wheels
If you want to keep all of your
recycling in one place, yet still need to be able to frequently move containers
to other areas of your home then bins and baskets with wheels can make this a
much easier task.
Label Everything
If you have children in the home,
it is important that all of your recycling containers are low to the ground and
clearly labeled so that everything ends up in the proper basket of bin. You can
easily label your recycling bins using a label maker.
On the Road
When you are driving, chances are
you generate plenty of garbage which includes recyclable items as well. Place
two containers in your car; one for garbage and the other for recyclables so
that you can easily transport your recyclables into your bins at home.
Compost
You can buy a countertop bin for
compost which can be used to transport these natural waste materials to a
larger outdoor bin when full. Not only will you cut down on garbage, you will
have free compost to use on your plants and home garden.
Reusable Bags
Many people use reusable
environmentally friendly bags. A great place to place these bags is right by
the door so that you will remember to grab them on the way out the door. Keep
paper, plastic and fabric bags separate for easy access.
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