Global Recycling Day: 5 Small Changes with Big Impact
‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ is a phrase that’s been drilled into our collective psyche for as long as we can remember. And as well-versed as we are on the detrimental impact that waste has on climate change, we’re all guilty of being a bit careless from time to time. We’re only human - we just need a nudge in the right direction.
Global Recycling Day is our nudge - our yearly reminder to get back on the straight and narrow. Founded by the Global Recycling Foundation in 2018, the initiative aims to spread awareness, change the mindsets of communities, businesses and governments, and most importantly - how each and every one of us can make small changes with big impact.
WHY ARE SMALL CHANGES SO IMPORTANT?
Because every single item we use or purchase comes with a carbon footprint. And more often than not, you’d be surprised at how big the footprint actually is.
When you choose to recycle, you’re redirecting depleting raw materials and energy away from landfills and into making something else.
5 SMALL CHANGES WITH BIG IMPACT
It’s easy to forget that every bottle, every can, and every single bit of plastic all matter. When we choose to recycle, we start a chain reaction of positive change. And just the act of participating, however small, collectively helps to battle the climate change crisis. So where do you start?
Good news. If you’ve made the switch from spray deodorants to an all-natural, aluminum-free balm - you’re already making a monumental difference. But it doesn’t have to stop there. We’ve put together five manageable ways you can improve your recycling habits.
1. SPOT THE DIFFERENCE
Read up on the recycling rules for your area, and make sure you don't throw anything in that can't be processed.
2. MAKE SUSTAINABLE CHOICES
Even the smallest of habits such as using a reusable bag or reusable bottles can make a huge difference
3. UPCYCLING
Repair broken items, stitch torn clothing, or get creative and turn an empty candle into a makeup brush holder. If you’re looking for a challenge, you could upholster old furniture instead of spending money on a new set.
4. MEAL PREP
Making a conscious effort to buy less packaged goods has a huge impact. The amount of packaging that supermarkets use is astronomical.
5. DONATE, DONATE, DONATE
Time for spring clean? Head down to your local charity shop and give away any unwanted clothes, toys or household items - and give your community the opportunity to re-love them.
CAN ONE PERSON ACTUALLY MAKE A DIFFERENCE?Yes. Times a million. Although the list of benefits that recycling has on the planet is endless - here’s a few that you’ll be directly contributing to.
- Reducing the demand for raw materials
- Protecting ecosystems and wildlife
- Decreasing climate-changing carbon emissions
- Conserving natural resources
- Promoting a lifestyle of reusing and repurposing
AKT’S PART IN GLOBAL RECYCLING DAY
Built on a strong set of values from day one - our focus on making a high-performance product never has, and never will compromise our ethical beliefs.
We are proud to have developed plastic-free packaging for AKT that’s fit for modern living. The Deodorant Balm is packaged in aluminum tubes - so they’re incredibly easy to recycle. What’s great about aluminum is that it can be recycled again and again and again - without losing any quality. In fact - 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in use. And as aluminum tubes normally come with plastic caps, we even created bespoke aluminum caps to reduce even more plastic entering our ecosystem.
Time to make a change? Check out our full collection and start today.
