Many more items each day can either be reused or recycled. It is so simple and would help decrease the carbon footprint. I see many paper things that can be recycled in trashcans. I think that if more people took the time to decide weather an item of trash can be recycled or not, that would help. A way that we can reuse more is to get reusable bags. When you go to the grocery store, bring reusable bags so you don't have to get all of the plastic bags. Also, you could reuse Ziploc bags because they can last awhile and they are easy to clean.

I also think that people should take time to decide whether an item can be recycled or not. However, I think a lot of people do not understand what item is supposed to go where. Cities and school boards should make it a priority to teach people the proper way to recycle. People may have a hard time understanding the signs on items without the right education. Also, products that are advertised as recyclable or compostable may not be 100% compostable. For example, although some compostable bags break down at composting facilities, many, despite the claim will not fully compost in bins, piles, or composting facilities. This makes the process very confusing for people accustomed to throwing everything in the waste bin, and they tend to give up on sorting all their garbage. I believe cities should have programs or brochures sent to everyone in the area promoting proper recycling/composting, included with all the appropriate steps.