Small ways to make a difference on Global Recycling Day

Celebrate Global Recycling Day on March 18 by giving some household items a second life. Two of the most important things to know about recycling is that Hoosiers can do it right here in Indianapolis and it is free. Marion County residents can take advantage of the free recycling services though schools and workplaces in addition to curbside pickup and drop-off locations around the city, said Lindsay Trameri, community engagement leader for Indianapolis’ Office of Sustainability. “Everyone can get better at it, whether you’ve been doing it for a day or you’ve been doing it for years,” Trameri said. The Office of Sustainability was introduced under the Department of Public Works in 2008, and although they are a small team, Trameri said they are working to address sustainability and environmental concerns, including making Indianapolis carbon neutral by 2050 through the Thrive Indianapolis initiative passed in 2019. Another initiative includes encouraging Marion County residents to recycle by offering both curbside subscription services and approximately 14 drop-off locations around the city. Recycling can easily become a habit anyone can build with practice. Learning how and what to recycle might not be perfect right away, Trameri said, because recycling guidelines vary depending on...