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Miscellaneous Lifestyle

One person on their own does not look like much of an impact but when everyone is doing something small it add up.

Lifestyle stuff, pens, markers, pet related items, and old bicycles - most of the items in this section can be reused or are made of components that could be recycled if they were taken apart and sorted. The challenge is the time and effort to take them apart and then find where they can go to be recycled or reused. 

The main issue with these random lifestyle items is the amount that gets directed to the landfill. One person on their own does not seem like much impact to throw away some old dishes or a Brita Water Filter but when everyone doing something similar, then it ends up being a lot of stuff going to waste. 

In the case of coffee pods, most cities do not have a way to recycle them as they are. People using them would need to take the pod apart and recycle to components.

Recycling Process




1. Sort by type

Lifestyle items get sorted
by their type



2. Deliver

Items get delivered to the appropriate recycler




3. Shred

Items are separated into their components which are then recycled. 


4. Reuse

Purchase items made from recycled material when possible and check to see if the item is recyclable when you no longer need it. 


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One thing to do different

Some items in like dishes, furniture, bicycles, pet items and furniture can be donated if they are still in good condition
New Recycling Programs

Staples accepts pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters for recycling. 
London Drugs accepts Brita filters for recycling along with a variety of other items.
Effect on our Community

Preserve recycles the Brita plastic pitcher filter casings into their eco-friendly, 100 percent recycled products such as toothbrushes, cups and cutting boards.


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