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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

That was my goal today and I think I accomplished everything I had planned for this holiday. I did some research today and found a resource that you'd might like to look into, to help you understand the importance of the three R's and living a greener life. :)

Cuipo- http://www.cuipo.org

  Today:

I woke up with a smile on my face. I knew today I would be productive and educational. Therefore, I showered, got dressed, and ran downstairs to sort through our recyclables. I researched how much I could get for our bottles and found a range of prices. I found that different places have different prices and weight systems. The best I could find was 5 cents and compared to the deals that is a LOT per bottle if they are taken individually. That is why it is important to find the right place.

I gathered everything up and decided that what I had wasn't enough to drive all the way there. I would have gone to my neighbors but I strongly doubted they would be comfortable rummaging through their recycle bins so I could earn 20 extra cents.

Determined to do better I continued my search. It took place in every room, trashcan and with every resident. The rooms left me with 3 bottles, the trashcans with 1, and the residents with annoyed looks. My grand total ended with 8 glorious water bottles, which would soon become 40 cents. I was still not satisfied and with 60 cents away from a dollar, I had a goal to reach. 

Earlier that morning I had brought out the trash and blue bin items. Now I realized there was only one way to find more. Thank goodness that trash and recycling are no longer in one bin or otherwise this plan would have become a disaster. The bins are big and unless you have extremely long arms, there is almost no way to reach completely to the bottom. I had to tip it and the crash certainly alarmed my family, but after a quick confusing explanation, I continued my feat. There they were, 3 bottles and though it did not bring me up to a dollar, I was satisfied.

So we hopped in the car, drove off to the recycling place behind the grocery store and are now 55 cents richer. 

Overall, today the impact on myself was my epic search for bottles and the research I did about our planet. The impact I hoped to leave on our planet is the 11 bottles of water that made me one proud owner of 2 quarters and a nickel.

  Remember Reduce- Try to use reusable plates, cups, bottles, and iteams to eat so you don’t create trash- Carpool- Turn off the faucet when you brush your teeth

Reuse- bottles, containers and old clothes can become hand me downs

Recycle- Plastic, cardboard, and paper

  Tomorrow:

    We’re so stoked to be included in Surf Europe Magazine! Here’s a sneak peak of the August issue where you can spot our Macaw Bucket Hat, Toucan Patch Hat, Arrows Tee and Treeline Tee!