Comments on: The Recyclability of Everyday Items http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/ thoughts from Detroit and elsewhere Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:05:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Author http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/#comment-358 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:38:57 +0000 http://hannahkelley.org/?p=296#comment-358 Hey Cassie,

I think that the key is what you were getting at near the end – that reduction in the plastics we use every day and opting for biodegradable stuff is a much better solution than hunting down recycling #s.

I’ve become pretty disillusioned with plastics recycling, it just seems to bring about more use of fossil fuel energy, chemicals, etc. for marginal return.

But it’s good to pressure companies anyway. Good luck if you try it!

]]> By: Cassie http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/#comment-357 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:55:45 +0000 http://hannahkelley.org/?p=296#comment-357 I love that you’re doing this! Here at the Exploratorium we just did a workshop for teachers about Plastics and the Watershed. After doing my own “how much plastic do I use in a week” collection activity, I’ve become acutely aware of the amount of plastic that doesn’t have markings. If I’m to do my part and recycle, I NEED numbers! I found your blog because I, too, was trying to determine the number for the Mini-Moos which I use daily! ugh! I think the solution for me is to just bring my own dairy creamer in a recyclable, or better yet compostable, container.

Good luck in your work!

Cassie

]]> By: Author http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/#comment-350 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:43:49 +0000 http://hannahkelley.org/?p=296#comment-350 Em,

I’m glad you like it. I recently have become a little fatigued with it (I could spend every hour of my life just dedicated to this alone..) but from time to time I do still make calls and pursue the cause.
One of the things that I’ve realized recently is that buying from bulk food stores is a good way to cut down on packaging waste.

I don’t know what to tell you about Montana. Sometimes I wish I were an environmental science major. These problems in our society are so glaring and only getting worse. As someone posted on facebook recently “there is no away to throw things”. This is the state of things and recycling is only one of the most basic ways that we have to remedy our unsustainable lifestyles.

Heather,

Thanks! Glad the post was useful to you. I hope I’ve empowered you to make your own phone calls. It’s usually a 15-20 minute commitment, but once you make the call for a product that is constantly in your life, you always know how to recycle it. :)

]]> By: Heather http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/#comment-349 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:38:08 +0000 http://hannahkelley.org/?p=296#comment-349 Thank you! I use Bakers & Chefs plastic spoons at work (because they’re what is provided) and was trying (in vain) online to find out the recycling information about their products. Your website is fantastic! Please keep updating!

]]> By: Emily Joy http://hannahkelley.org/2010/02/24/the-recyclability-of-everyday-items-or-accessible-recycling-for-the-layperson/#comment-326 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:32:54 +0000 http://hannahkelley.org/?p=296#comment-326 Hannah,
I love this project. Thank you for taking the time to investigate just how much corporations take recycling and the environment into account. Really it’s sickening, but as long as there are people like you asking questions and pushing the envelope eventually something will change. Montana needs so much help motivating consumers and setting up accessible recycling programs. If you have any suggestions on how to focus and act on a local level, before the larger question of the corporate production is even considered, I’m all ears. Thanks for being a Badass.
xoxo, Em

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