STOP RECYCLING these things and learn how to avoid wishcycling

We're recycling wrong? Let's fix that by learning these handy recycling tips and recycling rules. These are things you can't recycle curbside. Of course, you can seek out special programs but you don't have to. Just try to reduce what you consume, reuse, upcycle, repurpose, and so forth before recycling since these things cannot be recycled. How do you recycling properly? Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: What is wishcycling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Ys5BiPrks What is downcycling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87t-xuXwvRo The TRUTH about carton recycling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKj1PsAJClY RECYCLING PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXP4E9IAvJA&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNoax6Z3Q-nm50hHI8lkGSQi&pp=gAQB How to compost! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDz2F4xQ18U The TRUTH about bioplastics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoDQUFT2Pxw&pp=0gcJCTwKAYcqIYzv Hidden plastic is everywhere! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbTrOlX5Kz8&t=12s What is ecobricking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2BVnvSrrCw How much landfill space do we have left? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWR4iVBAmIA Exposing textile recycling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LkYQLqEMJ8&t=633s How I made a rug out of old clothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Olj18BF5fp4 The different types of plastic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryr_73ZQZNA How to recycle old tech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkY0ZJTLT0A Timestamps: 00:00 - DISCLAIMERS!! 2:51 - Batteries and tech 3:45 - Clothing 5:29 - Thin plastics 6:27 - Bioplastics 7:32 - Dirty items and food waste 9:16 - Small items 10:06 - Medical waste 10:48 - Cartons 11:55 - Receipts 12:25 - Toys 12:51 - Disposable cutlery 13:49 - Chemicals 14:38 - Bagged recycling 15:30 - Aerosol cans 16:06 - In summary 16:55 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!