While it's tempting to chuck things in the blue bin for the metaphorical pat on the back, we've got to stop. SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF You can recycle old Colgate toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, floss and packaging with TerraCycle. Colgate and TerraCycle are trying to provide a second life for toothbrushes, toothpaste tubes, toothpaste caps, floss containers and their outer packaging materials. Investigate who is doing this in your area, or ask on the friendly Zero Waste NZ Facebook page. 123RF Ultimately, our goal as consumers should be to recycle less (because we're using less), not more.

Source: Stuff July 16, 2019 18:22 UTC