Mark Cuthbertson outlines a few pointers for first-time recyclers.

1. Recycling the right
way
Mark Cuthbertson

2. Find the essentials
You will need to purchase a few
essential items to ensure you are
able to recycle regularly and
efficiently.
Find a small recycling bin of some
kind that you can use to store
recyclable items. Depending on
the size and type of this bin, you
may need to purchase an
additional bin to leave items
outside for pick-up services.

3. Recycle this, not
that
Recycling rules tend to vary by
location, so make sure you become
versed in your town’s regulations
and base your recycling habits on
this information.
However, most areas accept
recycling of most plastic items (milk
cartons, soda bottles, produce
boxes), and cardboard box
materials (cereal boxes).

4. Expand on your
habits
Make sure you do not relegate
your recycling habits to a trend or
phase — keep recycling as a part
of daily life.
Making the process a constant part
of your daily routine will be the
easiest way to ensure your
sustainability will endure.