There is constant talk about doing something "Green" - OR "How to make your home more GREEN". The makers of This Old House have a new show called This New House all about green features. Yes, I would love solar panels, new appliance, new energy star windows -- the list goes on and on BUT who is going to PAY FOR IT. Honestly, not everyone can AFFORD the green choice. So I changed all the light bulbs in my house, bought a digital thermostat and then what?
The garbage man had a flyer talking about "recycling" but I avoided it like the plague. Trash just doesn't need to be more work. No one likes to take the trash out -- why make it worse? It smells bad especially during NC's hot-humid summer. There is nothing worse than driving clients down a street on "Garbage Day" with overflowing trash carts or recycles blowing in the wind.
My husband is wonderful. He takes out the trash -- no pestering needed why would I mess that up. I still called the Garbage Man expecting it to be at project to recycle but was surprised. Yes, it does require some effort but not a tremendous amount -- a child could do it -- (hint hint)
A Little Bit of Effort Required:
- Hang recycle flyer on fridge as reference
- Rinse out the stuff.
- Break down the boxes
- Only recycle things that can be recycled
- Keep recycles separate from trash
- Don't bag it up -- just throw it in cart.
- Push 2 carts to curb (the exercise will not kill you)
It does cost an additional $5 a month-- the cart is free. My guy from Advantage Waste comes twice a month on my regular trash day. If you live in Johnston County and recycling has not yet made it to your doorstep you can take it to the Recycling Convenience Center for FREE. If you live elsewhere in NC check with your local pick up service or your municipality's website. ( IE wakegov.com)
Even if you are not into the GREEN THING do it to help create a LOCAL NC JOB.
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