{"id":6119,"date":"2018-10-16T12:22:14","date_gmt":"2018-10-16T16:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pixelparlor.com\/?p=6119"},"modified":"2023-06-29T13:52:29","modified_gmt":"2023-06-29T17:52:29","slug":"optimize-your-impact","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/news\/optimize-your-impact\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimize Your Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By: <a href=\"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/staff\/jenn-richey-nicholas\/\">Jenn Richey Nicholas<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that only 10% of recycled material in the United States is actually recycled<sup>1<\/sup>? We didn\u2019t either. There are a lot of factors that influence this low number, but one of them is simply knowing what materials are recyclable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a B Corp, Pixel Parlor is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices. In order to help Philadelphia homes and businesses become smarter recyclers, the studio researched, designed and created a set of&nbsp;<a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PXP-Recycling-Poster.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PXP-Recycling-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recycling and e-waste posters<\/a>. The posters list the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of recycling and simple steps to keep single-use plastics and unwanted electronics out of landfills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think you\u2019re up to snuff on what is and isn\u2019t recyclable? You might be surprised how many everyday items assumed to be recyclable are&nbsp;<strong>NOT<\/strong>. These items include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-1.png\" alt=\"food waste icon\" class=\"wp-image-6125\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-1.png 141w, https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-1-20x20.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 71px) 100vw, 71px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FOOD WASTE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Waxed paper plates and cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takeout containers (yes, even pizza boxes!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plastic bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Styrofoam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Straws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-2.png\" alt=\"household items icon\" class=\"wp-image-6126\" width=\"71\" height=\"71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-2.png 141w, https:\/\/pixelparlor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/20181018-post-icon-2-20x20.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 71px) 100vw, 71px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>HOUSEHOLD ITEMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Paper towels, napkins, and tissues<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Light bulbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batteries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E-Waste<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A common mystery is what to do with e-waste. Do I leave my old TV, printer, monitor, etc. on the curb and hope for the best? According to the EPA, electronic waste is the source of 70% of all heavy metals found within landfills. This waste contains toxic compounds like mercury and lead &nbsp;which creates an ongoing risk to our land and water. Surprised? Most people don\u2019t know that e-waste is recyclable if taken to special drop-off centers for safe and proper disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve Recycling at Your Workplace or Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PXP-Recycling-Poster.pdf\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PXP-Recycling-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the posters<\/a>, print them out, and hang in common areas around the office or at home near trash and recycling receptacles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share this post with your friends, family and co-workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Way to go! Sharing information about recycling is one small step that can have a big impact.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/PXP-Recycling-Poster.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DOWNLOAD POSTERS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>WANT TO GO A STEP FURTHER?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend these reusable products:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/baggu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baggu&nbsp;<\/a>(multipurpose bags)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/colonyco.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Colony Co.<\/a>&nbsp;(lunch and produce bags)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/shopetee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Etee<\/a>&nbsp;(plastic wrap alternatives)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/blueavocado.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Blue Avocado<\/a>&nbsp;(sandwich and snack bags)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend these resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenphillyblog.com\/recycle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Philly Blog on Recycling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.greenphillyblog.com\/recycle\/where-to-recycle-electronics-philadelphia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green Philly Blog on E-Waste<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/philadelphiastreets.com\/recycling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Philadelphia Streets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/recycle\/electronics-donation-and-recycling\">EPA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/philadelphiastreets.com\/sanitation\/residential\/sanitation-convenience-centers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philadelphia Streets<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>&nbsp;nytimes link<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By: Jenn Richey Nicholas Recycling Did you know that only 10% of recycled material in the United States is actually recycled1? We didn\u2019t either. There are a lot of factors that influence this low number, but one of them is simply knowing what materials are recyclable. 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