Litterati

The Washington Post reports today that only 50% of households are recycling plastic and cans, and only 20% of us are recycling in public.

It is pretty easy to recycle. It takes just as much time to throw it in the trash, so why not just hit the bin instead?

What can we do about that?  A few things.

1. Recycle at home. Set a good example for your kids, roommates, spouses, parents and grandparents!

2. Recycle when you’re out. Ask where the recycle bin is at cafes and shops. Let the business owner know you’d like a recycle bin.

3. Give your business to companies that recycle and reuse plastic and paper products! Give those who don’t the “walk on by.”

4. Be a good steward and recycle on vacation. Its not hard and makes for good photo ops!

This is how they do it in Hawaii, with containers at schools. The schools get to keep the money they raise from the effort. This one is on the North Shore of Oahu.