Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 6: Weekly Update

My SMART goal was to start recycling at my apartment complex. I am on week 6 of my lifestyle change and so far I have been doing an excellent job. This week I made another trip to the recycling center. I also found that I didn't use as many recyclable items as I did in previous weeks. This was a big accomplishment for me, I really cut down the amount of carbonated beverages (mostly water) that I was drinking. I still think I could do a better job of drinking more regular tap water though.

I am very proud of how my roommate is doing as well with the recycling. Every once and awhile I need to remind her to recycle though because I will find some kind of glass or plastic container in our garbage. I am happy that I have seen her adopt this change as well.

I finally got a chance to briefly talk to the landlord and the idea of getting a recycling company to pick up here was not well received. I am thinking about possibly getting some facts to present to him that show the importance of recycling.

In the mean time I will continue recycling and encouraging my roommate to do the same. If I can't convince the landlord to start having a company pick up, I may talk to a few of the neighbors I know and ask them if they would want me to start collecting their items as well.


Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 6 hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy.