Lot of my friends and family members recycle. After having spent time with local orgaization, Bridge the Gap, I have learnt that often people use the " Recycle bin" BUT the whole load goes to trash as its not done performed properly. For example, milk cartons needs to be washed and rinsed before placing in recycle bin. Fruit boxes should have no residues.
Education - one session with my family members and another with local middle school to raise awareness about recycling techniques
It went well. I prepared a PowerPoint presentation addressing the most common recycling mistakes I notice at home. I presented it to two groups in different settings: Immediate family members and close family friends — 12 people in total. High school advisory group — I had originally planned to present at a local middle school, but due to scheduling conflicts, we couldn't coordinate a time. Instead, I presented to students in my high school advisory, where we also had an active discussion.
Correct recycling methods and techniques, how to check local rules for what can or cannot be recycled
Survey based questionnaire to collect more information
Taking pictures to be able to use them for presentation
Recycling remains a crucial part of efforts to reduce waste in our landfills. While many people recognize its importance, they are often unsure about what can and cannot be recycled. Additionally, despite good intentions, we may unknowingly contaminate entire loads with items like food residue or loose plastic bags, preventing anything from being recycled. Doing it right can make a huge difference!
