On 3/1/2015 2:58 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 2/27/2015 10:32 AM, wrote:
>
>> I honestly try to buy the less packaged articles and here, all our
>> plastic is recyclable. It is costly on the property taxes, but well
>> worth it. Best of all is tire recycling. I also do a lot of
>> reusing, which is even better behaviour.
>
> I believe in reusing, too. Just yesterday I got rid of ton of cardboard
> boxes that a neighbor helped me flatten just by posting on Freecycle. I
> do a lot of online shopping especially for cat food and litter and those
> boxes are very sturdy. One person came and took what they wanted, and
> the second came and took the rest, plus the packing material. They were
> ready to be recycled, but if others can use them, all the better.
>
Best to reuse than to recycle.
Recycling is still costly, but getting better. The idea is still in
its infancy in the everyday world and it will get better. We can't just
dig holes in the ground and toss stuff into them. A couple of centuries
ago, people used to toss stuff out the kitchen window. In some old
cities, they did archeological digs behind houses built in the 1700's.
All sorts of household items were found.
The packaging industry is getting smarter too, but will take a long time
to evolve to 100% reusable or recyclable materials. Edible coffee cups
are on the way though. .