Spoke to my coworker about our local recycling company we work with, ECR, what they take and how the market has changed. Also reread the WW article on recycling and changes in Oregon, what's accepted and what's not. I think ultimately recycling overseas (and even locally) is a very carbon/energy-intensive activity, that we're running up against those costs, and we need to move away from single-use materials in the first place!

I bike most of the time, sometimes walk, occasionally take the bus, and rarely drive to work. It's always interesting to me how different each mode of transport is and feels. Of all the modes, biking and walking are probably the most pleasant and allow me to take in the environment around me.

Whenever eating out, avoid ordering too much food so I can skip to-go containers entirely. If the venue doesn't compost, take whatever's compostable (including inedible food waste such as lime peels or shells, napkins, etc.) home with me to compost.