During COVID-19, many people grew dependent on deliveries for everyday needs. The frequency of buying with online retailers like Amazon and virtual shopping at favorite stores increased. Even after the height of the pandemic, people still appreciate the ease of purchases arriving on their doorstep in a cardboard box. It is estimated that over 70% of the US population shops online, spending $3,428 per capita. 2024 global online sales are expected to reach more than $7 trillion. With all of that packaging in circulation, how do we increase reusing and recycling cardboard boxes to reduce the amount discarded in the trash?

Whether your preference is to relax on a tropical beach, explore out-of-the-way treasures, navigate the museums in the world’s greatest cities, or visit out-of-town friends and family, traveling is an adventure that many love to experience. However, we live in a time when we are more conscientious of the impact our actions have on the environment. Airplanes are one of the largest contributors to carbon emissions but are also the fastest and most convenient way to get to faraway places. How can we reconcile our desire to travel with the reality of carbon emissions and climate change? Texas Recycling has some ideas! By following these tips, you can reduce your carbon footprint and travel with the environment in mind.

Earth Day is April 22 this year. Recycling is such an important part of protecting our environment, so we thought that Earth Day would be the perfect time to discuss steps we can take now to ensure recyclables remain a part of our future.

Though we have come a long way, the current recycling system has some challenges. Reducing waste and not tossing recyclable items in the trash are fundamental to our communities’ ability to help the environment. Unfortunately, even with societal awareness of reducing waste growing, many municipal recycling programs are being discontinued. This is due to an over-supply of recyclables and the costs of processing them for municipalities.