Sustainability: business, life, environment

Do you know why the recycling symbol has three chasing arrows? Each arrow represents one step in the three step process that completes the recycling loop.  The first arrow is the collection step. The second arrow is the manufacturing process in which recyclable materials are converted into new products and the third arrow represents the step where consumers purchase products made with recycled content.
 
We've found in our eco friendly training, that most people living a sustainable lifestyle help the recycling effort by putting materials in their recycling bin but fail to realize the importance of completing the recycling loop by purchasing recycled products.  Another way to close the loop is to reuse products before they are recycled.  Give them a second life. 
 
Not sure how? Check out these top trading websites:

• BookMooch  What’s traded? Used books - hardback, paperback, anything with pages you can turn.
• Bookcrossing  What’s traded? Books. But in the most fun way possible.
• Craig's List  What’s traded? Absolutely everything.
• Freecycle What’s traded? Again, pretty much everything.
• Rehash  What’s traded? Clothes and books.
• Swapstyle (currently getting a makeover, but worth the wait.)  What’s traded?  Clothes, accessories, cosmetics, shoes.
• What's Mine is Yours  What’s traded? Fashion.

 
You can do your part by taking eco action.  Swap and/ or purchase recycled products.  Next time you are ready to buy, educate yourself with eco awareness.  Those choices expand eco awareness within your network of friends and family, positively impact your local economy, reduce your footprint on the environment, and may actually help you save money in the process.