Can you cut 1 Tonne of carbon pollution out of your life?
Take the challengeWhat happens when you wheel your recycling bin out to the curb?
For most of us, it means the job is done. We might even feel proud for doing our bit to reduce waste.
But there's a long way to go in the recycling journey after it's picked up, and in this example from San Francisco a lot of people doing extraordinary work along the way.
One thing you can be sure of is your trash doesn't just go 'away'.
Recycling can be a confusing process, but it's so important in reducing our carbon footprint and practicing sustainable living for a better future!
That's why we've written a few articles to shed some light on the dos and don'ts of recycling:
How well do you know the 5 Rs?
The dos and don'ts of plastic recycling - your questions answered
How to responsibly dispose or recycle household items when Spring cleaning or moving
Here are some awesome stories about things being made out of recycled materials:
7 of the Best Ways Waste Has Been Repurposed into Something Wonderful
This playground is made out of recycled toothpaste tubes
Netherlands Planning To Become the First Country to Pave Its Roads with Recycled Plastic
1 Million Women is more than our name, it's our goal! We're building a movement of strong, inspirational women acting on climate change by leading low-carbon lives. To make sure that our message has an impact, we need more women adding their voice. We need to be louder. Joining us online means your voice and actions can be counted. We need you.
