There are a number of ways that you can recycle at home:

Tips on how to recycle paper

A lot of energy goes into the production of paper but recycling paper takes 70% less energy as it doesn’t require raw materials. Collecting used newspapers, print outs and receipts in a bag that can be dropped off or even collected to be recycled will go a long way in helping the environment.

Tips on glass recycling and how to recycle plastic

Start by separating your plastic, glass and tin containers by placing them in labelled bins of different colours. Once the bins are full you can drop them off at a Pickitup facility or in one of the many recycling bins that you will find around your neighbourhood.

Recycling is an activity that the entire family can get involved in and it’s a great way for your kids to get creative. Use old margarine tubs to create Easter baskets or empty a bubble bath bottle to make fun shakers. The paper tubes from toilet rolls or paper towels and used egg cartons are perfect for weekend art projects. If you don’t have kids in the house, why not take some of your old clothing and turn them into items that can be used around the house such as cleaning rags. If your clothes are still in good condition, donate them to an organisation that gives to the needy.

Making your household more sustainable doesn’t need to be difficult and once you get into a reduce, reuse, recycle frame of mind, it becomes second nature. Recycling doesn’t need to be expensive either; it’s all about making small changes for the greater good of the environment.