Recycling/Sustainable Practices and Programs at Businesses

Hello, once again! I've decided to start yet again another series. This post will concern all varieties of recycling/sustainable practices and programs you can expect to find at businesses. I will update this post as often as I find more programs and such.

1. Target: To begin with, Target offers reusable bags that are available for purchase at cash registers. If customers decides to choose the reusable plastic bag option, Target offers a program that allows the plastic bags to be returned at a participating Target store (after being washed and cleaned of course). All of Target's personal brands, including Market Pantry and Up & Up include logos on their packaging to assist consumers in understanding whether or not their products are capable of being recycled. Here are some examples:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   These are simple, yet effective ways for consumers to be environmentally-smart about recycling. Here is the very helpful website mentioned on the logos: http://www.how2recycle.info
   
   
   
   
   This isn't necessarily Target-exclusive, but Target sells recycled aluminum foil!
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   2. H&M: H&M recently started this recycling program in which you could bring in old fabrics and clothing for them to recycle and reuse! 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   3. Chipotle: After eating at Chipotle, customers are offered assistance about how they can discard of materials at the trash/recycling bins! The trash/recycling bins are separated into two sections: landfill materials (not pictured in picture) and recycling materials.
   
   The recycling materials listed are: receipts, tin foil, plastic cups and lids, drink cup lids, cutlery, straws and wrappers, plastic bottles, glass bottles, and bowl lids.
   
   
   4. Trader Joe's: Flowers are essentially the go-to gift for a wide range of occasions, ranging from birthdays, graduations, and to anniversaries. However, it is imperative that flowers are both sustainably grown and sourced. Luckily enough, Trader Joes offers flowers that are certified as being sustainably grown and are also certified for being involved in Rainforest Alliance, which is " is a non-governmental organization working to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior". (Wikipedia)