Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. The first two take care of themselves but when you find yourself in the recycling situation it's important to do this correctly to avoid additional waste entering our environment.
Each region is a little different with what can be recycled and the process around this. Below is a super quick guide created by Auckland City Council for recycling like a pro in Auckland. It gives a guide on what tins, glass, cardboard etc can be recycled. If you live outside of Auckland check your local council website for the ins and outs for your area.
