Is burning plastic waste a good idea? ?♻️ Many within the rubbish industry think so. But incineration and other "waste-to-energy" projects might just be too easy. ? A sizeable portion of materials that end up in incineration plants could be recycled or composted. So burning these valuable materials to generate electricity does nothing to encourage efforts to preserve resources and may create incentives to generate yet more waste. ? Recycling seems pretty straight forward, right? We throw away the stuff we can't reuse, and it gets picked up and turned into something shiny and new. ?? Well, it's actually a lot more complicated than that - because recycling is a commodity-based system. That means recycling is driven by something called the secondary materials market. This is the value that each type of recycled material (e.g. plastic, paper, metal, glass and so on) fetches after it has been sorted. ? That's why it is so vital to improve the quality of the waste stream, to reduce contamination (putting the wrong things in the recycling) and to drive up the value of our recyclable waste. ? And this is what can tip the balance back in favor of recycling, which is a far more sustainable strategy in the longterm to reduce carbon emissions and our demand for virgin materials. Waste-to-energy doesn't fix recycling, but it's better than landfill. Whatever you make of waste-to-energy, it’s important to recognise that it happens. But let’s not forget that it should be applied circumstantially - to turn only the stuff we can't recycle into energy. ♻️? ———————————————————————— If you read to the end and found this useful, considering sharing this post with a friend or family member so that they can learn about this topic too. ? —————————————————————————————————— #Recycleright #Zerowastecollective #Reducereuserecycle #Ecotips #Saynotoplastic #Recycling #Zerowaste #Carbonfootprint #Recyclingmatters

Globally, we dump 2.12 billion tons of waste every year. Most of this ends up in landfills, exported abroad or sometimes in our oceans. ☹️ For example, did you know that the average person consumes the equivalent of a credit card in plastic every week! ? It's fair to say, 2020 was the year that forced us to stop. But the rate at which we threw away did not. Luckily each new year brings the opportunity for new goals and ambitions. And we believe 2021 is a perfect opportunity to massively reduce what we waste.✨ ———————————————————————— How can you reduce what you throw out? Well, here are three easy tips we've put together to help you go zero waste, without spending any money: ?Glass Jars As well as recycling your glass jars, you can save them for re-use. They can be taken to the bulk store to buy ingredients without packaging if this is an option for you. They can be used for food storage – taking lunch to work, keeping cookies on the counter, organising your pantry, storing leftovers in the fridge, and even in the freezer. (Yes, you can store glass jars in the freezer). ?Eat Your Leftovers Using scraps and leftovers that we would usually throw in the bin makes the household budget go much further. For example: Wash potato peelings, toss in a little oil and then bake in the oven for 10 mins or so each side until crispy. Free potato chips! ? Borrow Before Buying We often don’t need the thing that we buy, we seek the result that it offers... we don’t need a drill, we need a hole in the wall. We don’t need a blender, we need to puree vegetables for a one-off recipe. If it's safe to do so, you can ask friends, family, colleagues or neighbours if they can lend you the thing that you need ? Your future self will thank you! ? • • • • • • • #Recycleright #newyearnowaste #Zerowastecollective #Reducereuserecycle #Ecotips #Saynotoplastic #Recycling #Zerowaste #Carbonfootprint #Sustainablecollective

Make no mistake, seeking out recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable packaging is always a great idea. But why stop there? ? By choosing to support companies based on their social and environmental credibility we can help to push sustainability as the priority and encourage others to follow suit. As an educated community, we have the power to enact change - but only if we work together. ? ——————————————————————— Remember to SAVE this post so that you can come back and check it next time you notice one of these badges. Your future self will thank you! ? ————————————————————————————————— What is Scrapp doing to prioritise sustainability? Well not only are we building a free app to help people with recycling correctly but this year we have ensured that Scrapp has remained CARBON NEUTRAL by partnering with the United Nation's Carbon Offset Program. This has meant we are supporting worthy projects across the globe that reduce emissions. We are also aiming to become B-Corp certified. ✅ The link to the UN's carbon offset website is in our bio if you'd like your business to become carbon neutral too. ??? • • • • • • • #Recycleright #Zerowastecollective #Reducereuserecycle #Ecotips #Saynotoplastic #Recycling #Zerowaste #Carbonfootprint #sustainablecollective

?? ? ?????? ? ??????????? ? The concept of sustainability is notoriously tough to define. For example, a quick google search for 'what is sustainability' returns over a billion results.?️‍♀️ One minute we're being warned about global warming, the next climate change, net-zero, carbon budgets - it can all get a bit much. So we thought we'd crunch the numbers and bring some context for you. Our objective isn't to overwhelm, but to show simply that each choice you make regarding the disposal of your waste ???? make a difference. ♻️✅ Try to remember that keeping carbon emissions to a minimum isn't a question of either-or, instead try to strike your balance and do what you can to help make progress together. ? ———————————————————————— Let us know what you found most interesting for a chance to have your comment pinned ☺️ ———————————————————————— Source: University of Southampton (David A. Turner, Ian D. Williams, Simon Kemp) Send us a DM if you would like more info. ✌️ • • • • #Recycleright #Zerowastecollective #Reducereuserecycle #Ecotips #Saynotoplastic #Recycling #Zerowaste #Carbonfootprint #Recyclingmatters

With holiday season fast approaching, it is as important as ever to think twice about HOW and WHAT we're throwing away ??⠀ ⠀ You may be surprised to learn that during the Thanksgiving to New Year's period we throw away approximately 25% MORE TRASH than any other time of year. That's 25 million tons of trash or the equivalent of 2 billion thanksgiving turkeys ?? ⠀ ⠀ Despite this, we can all play our part in reducing, reusing and recycling the stuff we thought was waste to minimise what gets thrown out ♻️♻️♻️⠀ ⠀ That's why we've brought back the 'branded products' series to help you separate the GOOD from the BAD this holiday season ✅⛔️⠀ ⠀ Oh - and we couldn't forget to wish a Happy Thanksgiving Weekend ? to all of our American friends across the pond ??⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ #recycleright #recyclingmatters #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #zerowastecollective #savetheoceans #saveouroceans #oceanplastic #savetheturtles #lesswastewarriors #thinkgreen #reducereuserecycle #recyclingideas #recycle #sustainability #environmentallyfriendly #reducingwaste #ecowarriors #ecotips #plasticpollution #recyclecans #sustainablecollective #sustainablebrand #sustainabletechnology #interestingfacts #saynotoplastic #zerowaste #breakfreefromplastic #noplastic #thanksgiving

Sustainable living is the practice of reducing your demand for natural resources by making sure that you replace what you use to the best of your ability. ?⠀ ⠀ Simple measures like using public transportation more often ?, reducing energy consumption ?, and recycling correctly ♻️ can go a long way in reducing your environmental impact and making this planet a clean and safe place. ⠀ ⠀ Sure, the positive impacts associated with living sustainably aren't immediately obvious. One of the most common frustrations we hear from folks is that they don't feel like they're making a difference ?. This means they're left wandering when (or if) they'll ever know when they've reached a successful, sustainable lifestyle. ?⠀ ⠀ It's important to remember that we're all on our own journey through life ?. So for those of you who are new to sustainability, or for those of us who are just looking to improve, you might find this post is exactly what you’ve been looking for. ?⠀ ⠀ Sustainability isn't about being perfect, it's about making progress✌️⠀ ⠀ —————————————————————————⠀ Tip: Save this post if you’d like to remind your future self how far you've already come ?⠀ —————————————————————————⠀ ⠀ #recycleright #recyclingmatters #zerowasteliving #zerowastehome #zerowastecollective #savetheoceans #saveouroceans #oceanplastic #savetheturtles #lesswastewarriors #thinkgreen #reducereuserecycle #recyclingideas #recycle #sustainability #environmentallyfriendly #reducingwaste #ecowarriors #ecotips #plasticpollution #recyclecans #sustainablecollective #sustainablebrand #sustainabletechnology #interestingfacts #sdgs2030 #lcaw2020 #zerowaste #breakfreefromplastic #noplastiC

ZERO ?→ HERO ?‍♀️ ⠀ ⠀ Chances are, you’ve asked yourselves one of the questions here before - now’s your chance to brush up for GOOD ? ⠀ So next time someone tells you that your pizza boxes aren't recyclable. You can tell them “they are actually!” ?⠀ ⠀ Why trust us? Well, all of our recycling advice is certified by the recycling professionals ?✅⠀ ⠀ But remember, recycling guidelines will differ based on where you live and what your local recycling folks can accept. So if in doubt, double check - don’t wishcycle ✋⛔️♻️⠀ • ⠀ ——————————————-⠀ Happy Friday Everybody ✌️⠀ ——————————————-⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ • ⠀ #recyclingmatters #zerowasteliving #savetheocean #lesswaste #wastefree #zerowastehome #thinkgreen #reducereuserecycle #recyclingideas #recycle #sustainability #environmentallyfriendly #reducingwaste #ecowarriors #ecotips #sustainablecollective #sustainabletechnology #interestingfacts #carbonneutral #carboncollective #carbonoffsetting #carbonfootprint #carbonfootprintcalculator #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablepackaging #sustainablelife #sustainablefuture #wastefree #plasticfreeliving #lovetheocean

Have you ever asked yourself something along the lines of... what does it really mean to live sustainably? Maybe you’ve questioned why we should be aiming to live more sustainable lives at all? ? ⠀ Well a good place to start is to recognise that yes, over a third of all emissions in recorded history can be associated with just 20 fossil fuel companies. It’s easy to get despondent about this, throw our arms in the air, and despair at the seemingly insignificant impact that we, as individuals, can make.⠀ ⠀ Well, we’re here to tell you that you can make difference. Here at Scrapp we support the mantra that in order to succeed at sustainability we must begin with changing perspectives - and the phrase THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY could not put it better. ?? ⠀ We ran the numbers and found that if we all did our part to recycle correctly, we could save 105 million tons of CO2 each year! ? ⠀ You are not helpless, small changes to the way you approach every day tasks can (and do) make a difference. ✌️

It’s safe to say that we’re approaching one of the most consequential turning points in human history. What comes next is up to us. ?⠀ ⠀ For example, did you know that composting and recycling your food waste can reduce your carbon impact by around 40 percent? ?⠀ ⠀ Recycling also helps to reduce carbon emissions in the following ways:⠀ ⠀ Saves landfill space ?⠀ ⠀ Conserves energy ⚡️ ⠀ ⠀ Saves forests ? ⠀ ⠀ Creates jobs ?⠀ ⠀ Supports your local community ?⠀ ⠀ Still not convinced? Calculate how many planets you would use if everyone in the world lived your lifestyle. Click the link in our bio to check out the Footprint Calculator from our friends at the @Globalfootprintnetwork⠀ ⠀ Stay tuned for our next post where we’ll be featuring some top tips on how to reduce your carbon impact. ?⠀ • ⠀ ⠀ • ⠀ ⠀ • ⠀ ⠀ • ⠀ #recyclingmatters #zerowasteliving #savetheocean #lesswaste #wastefree #zerowastehome #thinkgreen #reducereuserecycle #recyclingideas #recycle #sustainability #environmentallyfriendly #reducingwaste #ecowarriors #ecotips #sustainablecollective #sustainabletechnology #interestingfacts #carbonneutral #carboncollective #carbonoffsetting #carbonfootprint #carbonfootprintcalculator #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablepackaging #sustainablelife #sustainablefuture #wastefree #plasticfreeliving #lovetheocean

Friday means the weekend is almost here. ?⠀ It also means an update from your favourite recycling peeps... ohhh yeahh ♻️⠀ ⠀ We present to you the second episode from our SORT IT Recycling Quiz series. ⠀ ⠀ In the spotlight this week we have selected three of the most common paper based products for you to check out. ?⠀ ⠀ What are you waiting for?! Go ahead, test your knowledge and report back with your results and any questions that come to mind.