Allow me to black pill you: 

https://www.insider.com/mit-research-andrew-mcafee-says-recycling-is-useless-2019-10

https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled

Cleaning garbage is likely just a waste of drinking water.

nullcount

Definitely put more focus on the "reduce" and "reuse" part. Recycling should be the very last choice before "straight in the trash"

m00ninite

I am a lot more intentional about recycling items now. It used to be just things like cardboard, clean plastics. Now I’ll rinse out as much as I can to clean and recycle it. I check everything for whether it’s recyclable or not. I even consulted my garbage collection company to confirm what is recyclable in our area. It makes me feel good for doing my part.

We should all try and be more self sufficient and eco friendly.

Billy_Dow

I am a lot more intentional about recycling items now. It used to be just things like cardboard, clean plastics. Now I’ll rinse out as much as I can to clean and recycle it. I check everything for whether it’s recyclable or not. I even consulted my garbage collection company to confirm what is recyclable in our area. It makes me feel good for doing my part. 