Recycling is not enough to make the world a greener place. According to some experts, the benefits of recycling are overstated, and that it may not be as effective at reducing waste as other methods, such as reducing consumption or reusing materials.
Remember the other R’s that come before recycling. There are plenty to choose from. Besides rethinking and repurposing things, consider re-gifting them to others. Here are more R’s to consider.
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