It’s almost time to ring in a new year, which means soon the parties will be over, Auld Lang Syne will have been sung, and it will be time to set new resolutions and goals to help guide us through 2023. As we face the new year, it’s often a time to pause and reflect on the year that was. Resolutions can set the tone for a new week, new month, or new year, and help us to be intentional about what it is that we want from 2023. If you’re like us, you might want to focus more on sustainability in the new year, and that’s where our handy list of recycling resolutions comes in! Keep reading to discover the unique things you can do this year to recycle more items, how you can sell scrap metal to be recycled, and how you can recycle more effectively!
Recycle Properly
Sometimes a commitment to recycling and sustainability means committing to recycle properly and thoroughly every time. It may be a bit tempting on some bin nights to not separate the rubbish from the recycling, or perhaps to not bother with recycling at all. So, one resolution to make this new year is to recycle properly, starting with the rubbish at home.
So, what is the first port of call for information about how to recycle correctly? The answer to that is simple: your local council. What can be recycled can vary from council to council, so it is important to find the correct information on the website of your local council. Check out this handy directory from Sustainability Victoria to find your local council, and learn about the recycling guidelines in your area.
Recycle Eyeglasses
This is a resolution that you can feel good about. If you or someone in your house wears glasses, then it might surprise you to know that you can actually recycle glasses that you no longer use or need.
Specsavers partner with the Fred Hollow Foundation and Lions Recycle for Sight so that you can donate your pre-loved glasses in-store. These glasses are then put to great use overseas, where they are delivered to those who desperately need them. So, if you have a pair of old glasses or sunglasses that still have more life left in them, then consider recycling them, and giving a helping hand to people who really need them.
Clothes
It might surprise you to know that the fast fashion clothing industry is a major contributor to climate change. According to Clean Up Australia, the fast fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to pollution. While fast fashion is cheap, the clothing it produces is also generally low quality and disposable, which doesn’t bode well for our landfills or the environment.
That’s why it’s important to commit to having a recycling mindset when it comes to clothes, and why the new year is a great time to start! There are many ways that you can reuse and recycle your clothing – for instance, you can donate pre-loved clothes to Op-Shops where they can be used by someone else. You can also up-cycle or mend clothes that you might otherwise have discarded. You can also swap with or borrow from friends and family in order to reduce your contribution to the fast fashion industry.
Sounds simple, but anything you can do to reduce the amount of clothing that ends up in landfill makes a huge difference, and is better for the environment. Why not consider this for a recycling resolution this new year?
Sell Scrap Metal
Our final recycling resolution is all about scrap metal, and scrap metal is all around us! Whether you own a business, or you need to clean up around your home, the best way to get rid of scrap metal is to sell it, and at Metal Men Recycling, we are experts in just that. Here at Metal Men, when we buy your scrap metal, we recycle it, which means that it isn’t added to the landfill. This is much better for the environment.
So, when you come across scrap metal throughout this year, make a resolution to sell it to be recycled. It’s a simple process that can contribute positively to our environment. Make sure to check out just how scrap metal recycling helps our environment, and make that recycling resolution!
Are You Ready to Sell Scrap Metal?
Look no further than Metal Men Recycling. When it comes to scrap metal, we pride ourselves on being metal recycling experts and providing exceptional customer service from start to finish. We have 50 years of combined industry experience, and as our motto says, if it’s metal, we want it!
Call us at 03 5941 6677, or fill out our online contact form, and we will get back to you!