Recycling Basket

Earth day is a little less than a week away and it's not too early to start the earth-loving vibes! One of the best ways to show the earth some love is recycling. It's something I'm really passionate about. I recycle everything possible, from toilet paper tubes to separating packaging down to their recyclable parts. I forgot where I saw this but I just loved it, it was a split garbage can, one side that had "Recycle" on it and the other side that had "Landfill." That's the type of mentality that is needed to really "Save the earth," even though it does take more than the simplicity of recycling. It's a step in the right direction. In our home, a recycling basket is always out, having it out versus hidden really encourages the recycling efforts. (When it's time to go to the recycling center, I grab one or two roomy, durable and reusable IKEA bags to sort and to carry out. Once the job is done, they easily fold away for the next time.) As with decorating for your home, match your recycling bin/basket with your decor. Have a more modern look? Rectangular metal bins are a sleek look. Love vintage? Vintage ice boxes or apple crates are a great look. More of a naturalist? Woven baskets are great, like shown like below. Happy decorating and recycling!