I have always been dubious about recycling and have never had access to a designated bin in my accommodation. However, after a recent house move, I have my own recycling bin – hurrah!
Now… why was my recycling bin almost empty every collection day? This was down to laziness and a lack of understanding. Reflecting on a team meeting, I started to wonder why I didn’t bother with recycling, what is my excuse exactly? I decided to make it as simple as possible, identifying what can and cannot be recycled. We placed notices from our local council throughout the office with a detailed list of items you should recycle, and those you definitely shouldn’t. To this day, I am still baffled that crisp companies don’t change packing to a more environmentally friendly alternative that can be recycled in a typical household bin.
Recycling isn’t the only change I am trying to implement as I’ve recently started carrying a foldable bag in my rucksack every day. I am young enough that a ‘bag for life’ has been the norm for quite some time, but like a lot of people reading this, I never remember to take one with me. I have started switching electronics off at the wall when I am not using them, investing in better energy efficient lighting, and shopping local where possible – usually heading for the charity shops before buying new!
Keep an eye out for our regular posts, where our team will share their journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
Karl at One Tree Travel 🌳
