What is the first thing that comes to your mind when hearing the word “recycling”? Do you think recycling is just sorting waste?

Recycling is actually one step of a larger sustainable lifestyle that embraces the principles of rethink, refuse, reduce, reuse, repair, re-gift, and recover. By rethinking our consumption patterns, refusing unnecessary items, reducing our overall consumption, reusing what we already have, actively repairing old goods, and participating in recycling, we make a profound positive impact on both the environment and our finances. Not only does recycling and the other R’s contribute to a healthier planet, but it also allows us to save money by minimizing the need for new purchases.