Why I Up-cycle and Re-cycle.

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Why I up-cycle and recycle.

 Upcycling, Plastic Bottle, Flower, Art, Street Art

 

The new fad lifestyle is being vegetarian; I wonder what the world would look like if we all pick up a new fad of up-cycling all out old stuff?

 

Did you know that 8.3 billion plastics produced since the 1950s only 9% of these have been re-cycled?

 

The most beautiful aspect of our natural world that suffers from this mass production of plastic is the beach. The beach is therapeutic, calming, and still a source of energy for every surfer. The best holiday destinations usually come with access to the beach and I just love how far, wide and beautiful it is. Back to the recycling bit.

 

The biggest pollutants at the beach are cigarette butts, bottles, bottle caps, food wrappers, grocery bags, and polystyrene containers (plastic nags).

 

Reasons to recycle

 

-       Plastic kills a lot of sea animals

-       Endangers human lives because we ingest micro-plastics by using it as a dish and even in the air we breathe

-       Protect the ecosystem and wildlife if you really care about the earth

-       Saves energy

-       Contributes to how we leave the earth for the next generation

 

 Maybe you are like me who forgets to take the reusable-shopping bag most times. Remember that recycling is not just about adding it to the recycling bin , its about finding multiple ways to use a single item. Here are some ideas,

 

Ways to reuse items

 

- Plastic bags ; use to store documents to avoid mold. You can also use it for arts and crafts projects and in the garden to protect plants

 

- Clothes : up-cycle old clothes as new clothes, shopping bag and so much more . Check out Further reading

 

- Old shoes : can be used as planters in your garden , Pinterest has great ideas you can check out.

 

In conclusion, the next time you think of buying something new, or ordering for that new item online- think about the new ways you can reuse the old one. Living a minimalist lifestyle is important for a de-cluttered lifestyle. Recycling and up-cycling is our duty as humans and we should all contribute to taking care of the natural world around us. Share your ideas or experience; I would love to hear from you.

 

 

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