The Woes of Wish-cycling: Tips and Common Misconceptions of Recycling
- Posted by Barrington Hills
- On December 22, 2023
by Jeremy Walters
Public Management | July 2023
Jeremy Walters has busted the most popular recycling myths in an easy-to-understand summary of the Dos and Don’ts of recycling, published in PM Magazine’s July 2023 publication.
- Don’t confuse reuse with recycling.
- Not all plastics are created equal.
- Know what to throw.
- Empty, clean and dry.
- Don’t bag it.
- When in doubt, throw it out.
He serves as a sustainability ambassador for Republic Services, a leader in the environmental services industry. He helps to develop and execute recycling education programs and serves as a spokesperson for Republic’s nationwide Recycling Simplified education campaign.
Click here to download his article.
While many of us have the best intentions when it comes to recycling, we aren’t always doing it right. Many residents will toss items in their recycling bin, hoping they can be recycled, whether they can or not. This is referred to as “aspirational recycling” or “wish-cycling.”
