I’ve spent the last month or so trying to make a better attempt at recycling. It’s been hard after putting it off for so long and having it be the last thing on my mind. I wasn’t sure how much progress I was truly making until a few days ago.

First and foremost, I’ve discovered that I have been recycling almost 3 times more what I end up throwing away in the garbage on average. Pictures like the one here, which is of the recycling bag and trash can in my bedroom are repeated all over my house. I have a bag/bin for recycling on each floor to ensure that I am being conscious before I toss something in the garbage. It’s amazing what you can recycle when you think about it.

Not only that, but I recently put a recycling bag in my office too. We have a recycling bin, but I often don’t think about it because it’s easier to toss things in my trash can at my desk rather than get up.

Sometimes it’s hard to change your habits, but with enough will it can be done. I can’t tell you how proud I am to cross this 30 before 30 off my list.