Sunbelt Sisters' Climate Chit Chat
Welcome to the Sunbelt Sister’s Climate Chit Chat where we delve into all things sustainability from environmental policy and best practices to social and economic factors. Our Podcast episodes will vary from open discussion on timely environmental topics, frameworks, policy, and recent events, as well as interviews with key professionals and discussions on different articles and literature.
Sunbelt Sisters' Climate Chit Chat
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, YEA!
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So, what is the simplest and easiest way to be sustainable and eco-conscious?? Simply reduce, reuse, and RECYCLE. But can you recycle any plastic in any condition? Ye-NO! Can you recycle paper and cardboard in any condition? Ye-NO!
Do you want to know how to recycle correctly without damaging a whole recycle batch? Well, if so, listen to this episode. We got all the deets for ya!
Show Notes:
Article from Sarasota Magazine
Lubow, S. C. (2025, April 7). Is recycling a waste of time? Sarasota Magazine. https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2025/04/is-recycling-a-waste-of-time
U.S. Department of Energy PDF (Recycling Codes Guide)
U.S. Department of Energy. (2021, December). Consumer guide to recycling codes (DOE/EE-2532). https://www.energy.gov/sites/default/files/2021-12/ES_ConsumerGuide_RecyclingCodes.pdf
Republic Services Blog Post
Republic Services. (2024, December 3). Recycling numbers & symbols explained. https://www.republicservices.com/blog/recycling-numbers-and-symbols
Seattle Public Utilities “Where Does It Go?” Tool
Seattle Public Utilities. (n.d.). Where does it go? https://www.seattle.gov/utilities/your-services/collection-and-disposal/where-does-it-go#/a-z
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