Tuesday Tip for a Greener Planet –
AVOID THIS MISTAKE BEFORE YOUR NEXT PURCHASE

Check for the recycling symbol on packaging before you make a purchase.

One of the simplest “green” actions you can take is to confirm that the items you buy are in containers and packaging that ARE recyclable.  Many of the same foods and other items are offered by multiple companies.  If you can find it in a recyclable package, buy it over the non-recycable option!

Don’t be fooled by “organic” food labeling. 

You may think that buying organic is a good thing for your health and the planet, right!?  Well, sadly, many “organic” foods are packaged in bags and wrappers made from non-recyclable plastic and other materials.  Seems contradictory doesn’t it?  “Buy our all organic, naturally-grown food but don’t even think about recycling the container because we’ve packaged it in a pollutive material that will take 500+ years to biodegrade”.  We noticed this after eating some California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) blueberries from a bag that proudly showed the CCOF logo next to the NOT RECYCLABLE symbol.

Make your purchases make a difference. 

When consumers stop buying products because the packaging is too wasteful, corporations will make environmental changes.  The way we shop is a powerful tool for change!  Just don’t forget to recycle….

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