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Can I Recycle This? A Guide to Better Recycling and How to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
The first illustrated guidebook that answers the age-old question: Can I Recycle This?
Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, can I recycle this? This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching her head at the simple act of throwing something away. Taking readers on a quick but informative tour of how recycling actually works (setting aside the propaganda we were all taught as kids), Can I Recycle This gives straightforward answers to whether dozens of common household objects can or cannot be recycled, as well as the information you need to make that decision for anything else you encounter.
Jennie Romer has been working for years to help cities and states across America better deal with the waste we produce, helping draft meaningful legislation to help communities better process their waste and produce less of it in the first place. She has distilled her years of experience into this non-judgmental, easy-to-use guide that will change the way you think about what you throw away and how you do it.
Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, can I recycle this? This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching her head at the simple act of throwing something away. Taking readers on a quick but informative tour of how recycling actually works (setting aside the propaganda we were all taught as kids), Can I Recycle This gives straightforward answers to whether dozens of common household objects can or cannot be recycled, as well as the information you need to make that decision for anything else you encounter.
Jennie Romer has been working for years to help cities and states across America better deal with the waste we produce, helping draft meaningful legislation to help communities better process their waste and produce less of it in the first place. She has distilled her years of experience into this non-judgmental, easy-to-use guide that will change the way you think about what you throw away and how you do it.
272 pages, Hardcover
First published April 13, 2021
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About the author
Jennie Romer
2 books3 followersJennie Romer, Esq. is a lawyer, a sustainability expert, and author of Can I Recycle This?, an illustrated guide to better recycling and how to reduce single-use plastics. As a Legal Associate at the Surfrider Foundation’s Plastic Pollution Initiative, Jennie leads policy efforts and litigation efforts to reduce plastic pollution across the United States.
Jennie has more than a decade of experience as an attorney and sustainability consultant fighting for effective legislation on waste reduction and single-use plastics. Her knowledge is routinely sought by legislators, environmental nonprofits, and businesses across the U.S. Her work and expertise has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, Vice, Politico, along with other outlets.
Jennie is a native of California who earned her JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. She also holds bachelor’s degrees in Zoology, Environmental Studies, and Black Studies from UC Santa Barbara. In addition, Jennie is a member of the state bars of California and New York.
After law school, Jennie was an associate attorney in San Francisco and volunteered her time with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to help re-draft San Francisco's original plastic bag ban. Ready to take on a bigger challenge, Jennie then moved to New York City and served as pro bono counsel to City Council Members on the plastic bag bill and coordinated a coalition in support of that bill. Although NYC's bag law was preempted by the state legislature, the New York State legislature later passed a statewide bag law from this early momentum.
By immersing herself in the solid waste and plastic reduction world related to plastic bag laws Jennie gained expertise in recycling and waste systems. She felt it was vital to share her knowledge with the wider public, particularly to help them understand the issues relating to recycling, and how to fix it. Soon after the passage of NYC’s bag law, Jennie began writing her book: Can I Recycle This?
In 2019, Jennie joined the staff of the Surfrider Foundation, where she continues to contribute her plastic pollution policy expertise to Surfrider’s nationwide network. Jennie is based in New York, where she lives with her husband and family.
Jennie has more than a decade of experience as an attorney and sustainability consultant fighting for effective legislation on waste reduction and single-use plastics. Her knowledge is routinely sought by legislators, environmental nonprofits, and businesses across the U.S. Her work and expertise has been featured in National Geographic, The New York Times, Vice, Politico, along with other outlets.
Jennie is a native of California who earned her JD from Golden Gate University School of Law. She also holds bachelor’s degrees in Zoology, Environmental Studies, and Black Studies from UC Santa Barbara. In addition, Jennie is a member of the state bars of California and New York.
After law school, Jennie was an associate attorney in San Francisco and volunteered her time with the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to help re-draft San Francisco's original plastic bag ban. Ready to take on a bigger challenge, Jennie then moved to New York City and served as pro bono counsel to City Council Members on the plastic bag bill and coordinated a coalition in support of that bill. Although NYC's bag law was preempted by the state legislature, the New York State legislature later passed a statewide bag law from this early momentum.
By immersing herself in the solid waste and plastic reduction world related to plastic bag laws Jennie gained expertise in recycling and waste systems. She felt it was vital to share her knowledge with the wider public, particularly to help them understand the issues relating to recycling, and how to fix it. Soon after the passage of NYC’s bag law, Jennie began writing her book: Can I Recycle This?
In 2019, Jennie joined the staff of the Surfrider Foundation, where she continues to contribute her plastic pollution policy expertise to Surfrider’s nationwide network. Jennie is based in New York, where she lives with her husband and family.
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August 3, 2022
There was a lot I wanted to say about this and just don’t have the time to give it justice. It was eye opening and I had to put it down several times because of all the bad news in it. Needless to say I’m painfully aware now of the mess we’re in because of plastic. It’s an epidemic and it feels like to me that no one’s paying attention.
I wish everyone would read it. 👋🎤
I wish everyone would read it. 👋🎤
August 25, 2021
A great reference book to identify what can or cannot be recycled, as well as understanding the current limitations of recycling - be it technology or just simply the prohibitive cost of doing so.
February 24, 2023
Well done, Jennie Romer. This is an accessible, helpful resource that not only answers the nagging question posed in the title, but also offered plenty of food for thought on the latter issue of reducing single-use plastics (although, as the book makes clear, it address far more than plastics).
I guess the nature of the book business is such that this will never be a best seller, but it's a shame it's not more widely read or discussed. Information is power (particular living in a world saturated with misinformation and, on this topic, greenwashing), and the book seems like the kind of thing that folks should buy extra copies of and leave them in school and public libraries ... and on trains and in waiting rooms and lounges and, well, you get the idea.
Don't let the eye-catching, engaging, and seemingly informal artwork fool you. It's a serious book supported by research and experience. At the same time, it's an easy and informative read.
Reviewer's disclosure, part 1: Having lived in Europe, for a number of years, where re-use was common, and also having grown up with (and appreciated the logic of, and taken full advantage of) bottle and can deposit laws, I've long been flummoxed by our disposable society and the consistent pattern, at every fork in the road, to tolerate waste generation and value corporate profits over societal or community (or planet) welfare. So, yeah, there's a lot of preaching to the choir going on here. But I'm guessing that folks who reject recycling (and reuse) and, even worse, dismiss climate change and the environmental impact of waste wouldn't be reading this review, let alone considering the book.
Reviewer's disclosure, part 2: I met the author professionally somewhat recently and have enjoyed working with her (and one of her colleagues) on a broad range of related issues. She neither recommended the book to me, nor even mentioned she'd written it. Indeed, I only became aware of it when another (again, professional) colleague brought it up as potentially helpful resource. In any event, I'm glad it eventually came to my attention.
It's a good book and a helpful resource. I'm glad I found and read it, and I highly recommend it.
I guess the nature of the book business is such that this will never be a best seller, but it's a shame it's not more widely read or discussed. Information is power (particular living in a world saturated with misinformation and, on this topic, greenwashing), and the book seems like the kind of thing that folks should buy extra copies of and leave them in school and public libraries ... and on trains and in waiting rooms and lounges and, well, you get the idea.
Don't let the eye-catching, engaging, and seemingly informal artwork fool you. It's a serious book supported by research and experience. At the same time, it's an easy and informative read.
Reviewer's disclosure, part 1: Having lived in Europe, for a number of years, where re-use was common, and also having grown up with (and appreciated the logic of, and taken full advantage of) bottle and can deposit laws, I've long been flummoxed by our disposable society and the consistent pattern, at every fork in the road, to tolerate waste generation and value corporate profits over societal or community (or planet) welfare. So, yeah, there's a lot of preaching to the choir going on here. But I'm guessing that folks who reject recycling (and reuse) and, even worse, dismiss climate change and the environmental impact of waste wouldn't be reading this review, let alone considering the book.
Reviewer's disclosure, part 2: I met the author professionally somewhat recently and have enjoyed working with her (and one of her colleagues) on a broad range of related issues. She neither recommended the book to me, nor even mentioned she'd written it. Indeed, I only became aware of it when another (again, professional) colleague brought it up as potentially helpful resource. In any event, I'm glad it eventually came to my attention.
It's a good book and a helpful resource. I'm glad I found and read it, and I highly recommend it.
August 1, 2021
Useful guide to recycling and especially reducing! Well organized and super smart. Love the illustrations, too.
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My favorite parts:
‼️ focus on personal waste audit #canirecyclethisaudit(I’ll be doing mine this coming week!)
‼️ the reminder to pay attention to greenwashing (#isthisgreenwashing)
‼️ specific policy changes you can advocate for in your community and on the state and federal level (#breakfreefromplastic)
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The specifics on what is recyclable is also useful.
What I learned:
❌ single serve yogurt cups can’t be recycled—better to buy in glass or large tubs
♻️ milk jugs are more recyclable than milk cartons
♻️ keep the cap on when recycling
❌ colorful party cups (think red SOLO cups) have no recycling market at all
❓and on and on…
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The author Jennie Romer @canirecyclethisbook is an attorney with @surfrider and heavily involved in the @breakfreefromplastic movement. I highly recommend looking into this org, which my friend @marylou4oceans introduced me to. We did a brand audit cleanup in June and our next one is Sunday, August 8! I’m excited to push for #extendedproducerresponsibility and hold corporations responsible for waste.
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#reuserevolution #refusereuserecycle #canirecyclethis #jennieromer #bookreview
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My favorite parts:
‼️ focus on personal waste audit #canirecyclethisaudit(I’ll be doing mine this coming week!)
‼️ the reminder to pay attention to greenwashing (#isthisgreenwashing)
‼️ specific policy changes you can advocate for in your community and on the state and federal level (#breakfreefromplastic)
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The specifics on what is recyclable is also useful.
What I learned:
❌ single serve yogurt cups can’t be recycled—better to buy in glass or large tubs
♻️ milk jugs are more recyclable than milk cartons
♻️ keep the cap on when recycling
❌ colorful party cups (think red SOLO cups) have no recycling market at all
❓and on and on…
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The author Jennie Romer @canirecyclethisbook is an attorney with @surfrider and heavily involved in the @breakfreefromplastic movement. I highly recommend looking into this org, which my friend @marylou4oceans introduced me to. We did a brand audit cleanup in June and our next one is Sunday, August 8! I’m excited to push for #extendedproducerresponsibility and hold corporations responsible for waste.
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#reuserevolution #refusereuserecycle #canirecyclethis #jennieromer #bookreview
July 21, 2021
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Let’s be real—reading about recycling can be b-o-r-i-n-g. However, the way this book was payed out and the illustrations made it fun to read. I won’t lie it was a little 🥱 during the policy portion towards the end but I really learned a lot about the different recycling numbers and what can and cannot actually be recycled. I never knew that things get sorted by an infrared laser. There’s so much more about recycling that I never knew and I’m a huge recycler. I realized I did a little too much “wishcycling” and have promised to make a better effort to wash out my jars and containers before recycling. This is really a great all in one book for a quick fun to read explanations about questions the everyday person has.
Let’s be real—reading about recycling can be b-o-r-i-n-g. However, the way this book was payed out and the illustrations made it fun to read. I won’t lie it was a little 🥱 during the policy portion towards the end but I really learned a lot about the different recycling numbers and what can and cannot actually be recycled. I never knew that things get sorted by an infrared laser. There’s so much more about recycling that I never knew and I’m a huge recycler. I realized I did a little too much “wishcycling” and have promised to make a better effort to wash out my jars and containers before recycling. This is really a great all in one book for a quick fun to read explanations about questions the everyday person has.
July 11, 2024
I appreciate that this book not only tells you what is and isn't recyclable but also what alternative options are when something isn't. It tells you the difference between many different types of recyclable items, and all those little numbers most people see and ignore that live on our recycling symbols. It also goes into detail of many different ways to become more environmentally active and protect our earth from all of the plastic population. I for sure feel more educated after this read.
August 5, 2023
Very digestible, the art was very cute and was a nice compliment to the actual information.
I appreciated the breakdown on all the bits of recycling we don't really think about.
I'm definitely guilty of wishcycling, and with the help of this book I'm hoping to wishcycle less :)
I appreciated the breakdown on all the bits of recycling we don't really think about.
I'm definitely guilty of wishcycling, and with the help of this book I'm hoping to wishcycle less :)
September 10, 2022
I was hoping for reassurance that I'm doing a lot right. I am! BUT, I learned many more easy changes I can make to improve my recycling. For instance, my milk and milk substitute buying. Cartons, which I had been throwing in the recycle bin cannot be recycled because they are sprayed with a plastic coating. Silly me. I did not know that. Now, I buy the plastic bottles which are made from the most valuable plastic for recycling. However, the plastic shrink-wrap on them must be cut off first. It is made from a different non-recyclable plastic. Glass would be best environmentally, but it is not available where I shop and the clear glass permits light to penetrate which destroys the vitamins of the milk (the whole reason I use the product). Complicated to explain. But relatively easy to do.
I also learned about Greenwashing, which is when a product is deceptively marketed as environmentaly friendly but is not. We have fallen for the tp products covered with adverts about how many trees they have planted to off balance the trees they have destroyed to make their tp. All the while it is known that the long fibers used for the softest rolls must come from old growth forests which take many decades to replace. Furthermore, these packages over-use plastic, a dead giveaway that this company is not so committed to environmental causes as they want you to believe. I try to use as much bamboo tp as I can afford. It is surprisingly soft. I'm hoping the price will come down as demand increases.
Can I Recycle This? is a small book, well-organized, nicely illustrated and chock-full of info about how recycling REALLY works. (Plus it comes with instructions on recycling the book. I'm keeping my copy.)
I also learned about Greenwashing, which is when a product is deceptively marketed as environmentaly friendly but is not. We have fallen for the tp products covered with adverts about how many trees they have planted to off balance the trees they have destroyed to make their tp. All the while it is known that the long fibers used for the softest rolls must come from old growth forests which take many decades to replace. Furthermore, these packages over-use plastic, a dead giveaway that this company is not so committed to environmental causes as they want you to believe. I try to use as much bamboo tp as I can afford. It is surprisingly soft. I'm hoping the price will come down as demand increases.
Can I Recycle This? is a small book, well-organized, nicely illustrated and chock-full of info about how recycling REALLY works. (Plus it comes with instructions on recycling the book. I'm keeping my copy.)
March 2, 2021
This book was received as an ARC from PENGUIN GROUP Penguin Books in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was a little familiar of the basics of recycling but Can I Recycle This? takes a deeper meaning to the word recycle and educates us on why certain materials need to be recycled and are dangerous to our planet. I loved how the first recycled material the book focused on was Pizza Boxes. I myself used to live with a roommate that would hoard pizza boxes and all I wanted to do with them was take them to the trash bin. Now that I knew they can always be recycled and my complex now has a recycle bin instead of a dumpster, I feel less guilty. This book is perfect for a deeper education in the art of recycling and learning all the details on why it can save the world and save everyone.
We will consider adding this title to our Self-Help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
I was a little familiar of the basics of recycling but Can I Recycle This? takes a deeper meaning to the word recycle and educates us on why certain materials need to be recycled and are dangerous to our planet. I loved how the first recycled material the book focused on was Pizza Boxes. I myself used to live with a roommate that would hoard pizza boxes and all I wanted to do with them was take them to the trash bin. Now that I knew they can always be recycled and my complex now has a recycle bin instead of a dumpster, I feel less guilty. This book is perfect for a deeper education in the art of recycling and learning all the details on why it can save the world and save everyone.
We will consider adding this title to our Self-Help collection at our library. That is why we give this book 5 stars.
May 5, 2021
Beautifully illustrated and informative. I learned a great deal - the technology of waste management is more advanced then I thought but still not enough. We need to stop using single use plastics.
May 25, 2021
I learned a lot about how recycling works, mistakes I’ve been making, the horrors of plastic pollution, and ways to make a difference. The graphics add a nice touch. This all at a beginner level so very accessible but maybe too easy for some.
July 27, 2022
I loved this book!! It covers everything from the process of recycling to recyclability of individual items to how to advocate for changes in legislation regarding plastic reduction. Loved the illustrations too. Everyone should read this book!!
June 20, 2021
Everyone needs to read this book. I thought I was good at recycling and sadly learned so many things I recycle end up in the landfill. We all need to do better in saving the Earth.
December 15, 2021
I thought I was an excellent recycler until I read this! Must read, must pass along both your knowledge and the book so we can get this right!
April 29, 2022
I think I had seen this book get returned, at the library where I work, by another patron. I've been into recycling since I was about 10 or 11 years old, and in recent years, it's become very important to me.
A couple of years ago, the recycling company I was using, which allowed us to put all recyclables into one curbside bin, told us we could no longer put glass items in the bin. This meant not only having to buy beer in cans (not a huge deal) but all our pasta sauce jars, pickle jars, wine bottles, etc., had to be tossed. I didn't think it would end up being that big of a deal, but we ended up with a bunch of glass items set aside. (We found a place where we could take our glass, on our own.)
Recently, a friend mentioned that her recycling company accepts glass, so I switched. It's been wonderful! But it kept me wondering, why wouldn't the one company accept it, if my new company would? (Hint: the weight is a big part of it.)
I've had other questions about recycling lately, as it seems my kids have been rather laissez-faire about what they put in the recycle and what they put in garbage... When I saw this book, I realized I was going to get some definitive answers! ....and I did! I've got so many notes from this small book--I'm thrilled to be able to specify what we should recycle and what we should toss (the mountain of little plastic dispensers from my contact lenses that I've been saving? -- TOSS!), and I'm hopeful that a little extra care on our part in my home will be appreciated by our recycling company. It sounds cliche, but we do all have to pitch in together!
A couple of years ago, the recycling company I was using, which allowed us to put all recyclables into one curbside bin, told us we could no longer put glass items in the bin. This meant not only having to buy beer in cans (not a huge deal) but all our pasta sauce jars, pickle jars, wine bottles, etc., had to be tossed. I didn't think it would end up being that big of a deal, but we ended up with a bunch of glass items set aside. (We found a place where we could take our glass, on our own.)
Recently, a friend mentioned that her recycling company accepts glass, so I switched. It's been wonderful! But it kept me wondering, why wouldn't the one company accept it, if my new company would? (Hint: the weight is a big part of it.)
I've had other questions about recycling lately, as it seems my kids have been rather laissez-faire about what they put in the recycle and what they put in garbage... When I saw this book, I realized I was going to get some definitive answers! ....and I did! I've got so many notes from this small book--I'm thrilled to be able to specify what we should recycle and what we should toss (the mountain of little plastic dispensers from my contact lenses that I've been saving? -- TOSS!), and I'm hopeful that a little extra care on our part in my home will be appreciated by our recycling company. It sounds cliche, but we do all have to pitch in together!
May 7, 2021
Very good guide to what is recyclable and what is not. It also gives advice how to made a product ready for recyclable. Really enlightening.
March 7, 2022
This was a very helpful little book! I'd encourage you to look at your own local guidelines for what can be recycled in your area, but this provides a lot of additional context for why certain things are more easily recycled than others, why following the rules about what can and cannot be recycled is important, and what exactly the deal is with China buying (or not buying) our recyclables. By understanding the whole processing stream, you gain a better understanding of why "reduce" and "reuse" are such better options than "recycle", and she provides some low-effort, practical suggestions for both adjusting your own impact on the environment and advocating for larger changes. If everyone read this book, it could make a huge difference!
May 28, 2021
I highly recommend for all! It will make you rethink how you recycle and the the products you buy.
This book was so interesting and informative. I have always been a recycler and recently I've been trying to reduce my plastic output. The author goes through the recycling process so thoroughly, and goes into detail about why certain materials are or are not recyclable. A great read!
This book was so interesting and informative. I have always been a recycler and recently I've been trying to reduce my plastic output. The author goes through the recycling process so thoroughly, and goes into detail about why certain materials are or are not recyclable. A great read!
August 25, 2021
Highly recommend this book for up-to-date, easy to process info on our current recycling systems. Definitive info on what can and can't be recycled and why! I think this book will be gifted many times this year!
October 5, 2021
Can I Recycle This? is an extremely useful tool for identifying whether a given item is recyclable - so long as you're prepared for the answer to be "No" 90% of the time. Even plastic items with the little recyclable logo are often not worth recycling. Honestly, this is kind of a distressing read.
The book is well formatted, though, offering some background on the recycling process before delving into item-by-item explanations of whether they can be recycled. I learned a lot! Even just about how bottle caps are removed from the slurry or how magnets pull out aluminum cans. Pretty nifty.
Still, it's hard to turn page after page and see that even "recyclable" or "biodegradable" items don't truly meet either of those descriptions. Jennie Romer does seem to hedge against recycling a bit too aggressively - some items can be recycled if your local recycling service accepts them, it's just that the recycling service probably can't get top dollar for the items. But isn't it worth it to at least try recycling instead of just saying "not recyclable"?
The personal and policy solution sections are also useful, if similarly dispiriting. The sections about how plastics are killing the world are...probably not necessary. Despite being brightly illustrated and crisply written, Can I Recycle This? is already a pretty gloomy book. I maybe don't need a reminder that animals/nature are consuming micro-plastics and since I consume animals/nature, I'm consuming microplastics as well. The new Circle of Life?
sigh
The book is well formatted, though, offering some background on the recycling process before delving into item-by-item explanations of whether they can be recycled. I learned a lot! Even just about how bottle caps are removed from the slurry or how magnets pull out aluminum cans. Pretty nifty.
Still, it's hard to turn page after page and see that even "recyclable" or "biodegradable" items don't truly meet either of those descriptions. Jennie Romer does seem to hedge against recycling a bit too aggressively - some items can be recycled if your local recycling service accepts them, it's just that the recycling service probably can't get top dollar for the items. But isn't it worth it to at least try recycling instead of just saying "not recyclable"?
The personal and policy solution sections are also useful, if similarly dispiriting. The sections about how plastics are killing the world are...probably not necessary. Despite being brightly illustrated and crisply written, Can I Recycle This? is already a pretty gloomy book. I maybe don't need a reminder that animals/nature are consuming micro-plastics and since I consume animals/nature, I'm consuming microplastics as well. The new Circle of Life?
sigh
February 15, 2022
This is a good little book about recycling. I learned quite a bit about how MRFs (Material Recycling Facilities) work, and about what materials are actually recyclable. The plastic companies have pushed hard to make us believe plastic is recyclable, but most of it isn’t. There simply aren’t enough companies who will either re-use the plastic container or recycle it into a new product.
[What is needed is for plastic producers to be required to collect and re-use their own bottles/containers/etc. instead of endlessly producing more of this non-biodegradable product.]
Although I’ve been recycling for years (decades, actually), I learned a lot about the recycling of specific materials. A lot depends on where you live and the particularities of the recycling company you have, but the information in this book is excellent and seems to be well-researched.
Plus, the illustrations are appealing and fun!
[What is needed is for plastic producers to be required to collect and re-use their own bottles/containers/etc. instead of endlessly producing more of this non-biodegradable product.]
Although I’ve been recycling for years (decades, actually), I learned a lot about the recycling of specific materials. A lot depends on where you live and the particularities of the recycling company you have, but the information in this book is excellent and seems to be well-researched.
Plus, the illustrations are appealing and fun!
July 8, 2021
An extremely useful guide (with the caveat that how much it applies to you will depend on your local recycling system) that goes deep into the details behind what to recycle while maintaining a realistic outlook on the economics of it all. I did not know you could recycle tin foil - I do now! I did not know that recycling glass was generally not profitable - I do now, and I'm sad about it, because glass is the ultimate reusable! All this, in a very easy-to-read, easy-to-browse, easy-to-reference guide. I wouldn't buy a personal copy, but I might check it out again to refresh my memory.
July 7, 2021
Lots of info and useful for someone looking past tossing everything in the recycle bin.
February 20, 2022
Great quick book to get a better handle on what should and shouldn't be recycled and how to actually an impact for climate change
March 18, 2022
This is a great guide. I plan on purchasing this book at some point!
July 31, 2022
Comprehensive and easy to understand. This subject should be required in all schools, and this book would be a great resource to help teach it.
January 14, 2024
Incredibly informative for a naive recycler with beautiful illustrations. I felt like I was learning so much that I decided to take notes! I took over 50 numbered notes. And instantly started sharing the information with a friend. Thank you Jennie for drawing me further into sustainable habits.
February 12, 2024
Simple, concise, and beautiful illustrations
January 29, 2025
Useful & depressing!
February 11, 2022
3.5 Stars
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