[ 1Thing Sacramento Tip of the Day: Recycling ]

Did you know there’s a way to get your beverage container recycling refunds on a per-container basis instead of by weight?

1THING Sacramento and the City of Roseville Environmental Utilities have partnered to remind you to recycle your bottles and cans. According to CalRecycle, Californians bought more than 20 billion carbonated and noncarbonated CRV-eligible drinks in aluminum, glass, plastic and bi-metal containers in 2011.

If parents recycle, allow kids to sort. Families that recycle together stay together! If mom and dad recycle, ask if the kids can help sort. Sometimes parents don’t realize how much the kids care. Extra money from recycling can also be saved for family-fun activities down the road.

Recycling is not limited to just the home; schools and businesses can also implement a program at their locations too. It’s easy! Set up a clearly marked recycling bin in your break rooms or next to trash cans. Then, create a fun contest to encourage people to recycle plastic bottles and aluminum cans.

Going green is a lifestyle; don’t be shy to get in on the action. By making one change to our daily habits we can save natural resources, conserve energy and keep tons of unnecessary waste out of our landfills.

Click on the logo for a list of recycling locations in Roseville.

Are you already recycling at home, work or school? Send your picture to us at 1thingsacramento@entercom.com and we will feature it on our website.