🔄 Can You Recycle This?
Waste wisdom, one item at a time.
Every week, we break down one everyday item and ask the question we get all the time:
“Can you recycle this?”
Spoiler alert — it’s not always as straightforward as it seems.
From coffee cups to shipping labels, plastic bags to pizza boxes, our Can You Recycle This? series helps businesses and individuals understand what actually belongs in the recycling bin — and what doesn’t.
Because when recycling is done right, it reduces contamination, lowers costs, and increases diversion — and we’re here to make it clear, practical, and (yes) even a little fun.
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👉 Follow us to test your knowledge, learn something new, and bring better waste habits back to your organization.
💡 Why we’re doing this
Recycling confusion isn’t just an individual issue — it’s a business problem, too. Mis-sorted waste drives up hauling costs, contaminates recycling streams, and stalls sustainability goals.
We help organizations fix that. And this series is just one way we’re sharing that knowledge.
📁 Browse the Series Archive
Want to revisit past posts or share them with your team?
Check out the full archive of our Can You Recycle This? posts below.
Can you Recylce This – Toilet Paper Roll
Guess before you swipe! Can you recycle this? Before you swipe, take a guess – Can you recycle this? ♻️ Whether you’re a recycling rookie or a seasoned trash talker, we can all learn something new. Each week, we’ll break down common (and tricky) items to help you make better recycling decisions. 👉 Didn’t know…
Can you recycle this – Cosmetics Container
Recycling isn’t always black and white. Let’s test your skills. Can you recycle this? Before you swipe, take a guess – Can you recycle this? ♻️ Whether you’re a recycling rookie or a seasoned trash talker, we can all learn something new. Each week, we’ll break down common (and tricky) items to help you make…
💼 For business leaders:
This is just the tip of the trash pile.
If your organization is struggling with:
- High waste costs
- Low diversion rates
- Confusing waste streams
- Recycling programs that don’t deliver
➡ We can help.
Let’s talk about a smarter, cleaner, more cost-effective approach to waste.