Returning or tossing unwanted items can have substantial effects on surrounding ecosystems, but you can always rethink your present strategy.
also emits harmful greenhouse gases and can leach toxins and dyes into the surrounding soil or groundwater.There aren’t many components of typical gifts that you can recycle through traditional methods, Walters says. Take the packaging, for example: Cardboard shipping boxes or product packages are recyclable, unlike plastic packaging.
Wrapping paper isn’t always recyclable, either, especially if it’s shiny, glittery, laminated or contains a foil print. But printed matte wrapping paper is fair game, Walters adds. Bows, ribbons and gift bags also aren’t viable. When these materials end up in curbside bins, they can get tangled in recycling equipment and pose a risk to workers.
“You think, ‘I'm returning something to this retailer that I didn't use, so of course, it should just get resold,’” says Meagan Knowlton, Optoro's director of sustainability. “There are a number of reasons why products don't end up getting resold or even donated.” While it’s difficult for consumers to know for sure what happens to a returned item, Knowlton suggests sending items back as quickly as possible or doing the process in-store, which increases the likelihood that they’ll be resold. By grouping errands to the store and post office, you can cut down on gas emissions. Additionally, consolidated return programs, such as Amazon drop-off locations, allow you to return multiple items at once.
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