It's often the smallest actions that make the biggest difference, and with this in mind, I was really inspired by Flickr member egstcm, who has been using Freecycle as an alternative to normal waste recycling. You wouldn't think 200 people would have any interest in empty yoghurt cartons, but you'd be wrong, as this resourceful guy managed to shift that many to willing recipients who took the pots off his hands to use as plant starters, workshop storage, craft materials, food distribution containers and more.
This 'extra stage' in the pot's lifecycle meant that each one had at least one use and one re-use before being recycled. Good thinking, and an option to bear in mind next time you find yourself en route to the recycle bin. Remember, re-use is always better than recycling!
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