Every time I go home I find out my mum recycles some new items. Last time it was glass bottles' caps.
My parents live in a very small village in the middle of nowhere. It's called Campagnola Emilia. It is absolutely charming - well, I can say it now after being away for three years, as before escaping all I was seeing can be described just as "endless fields full of mosquitos and covered in fog". Not one of the most inviting pictures. However, there is always a time -that time- in which you go home and you realise your perception has changed. The air is different. Colours are more vibrant. Fields are vast and full of life. And for the first time after a long long time you notice the mountains peeping out from the mist, over there.
Now the reason why I am writing this post is that I had actually forgotten about the basics, the simple things, those ones we tend to leave on the side unless we stumble upon them.
My mom taught me the importance of recycling. But let me put this straight: I am not here to give you a moral lesson. To be honest, I have not recycled anything in three years. Why? ..Laziness? Complicated? I live in a frenetic city? No space in the kitchen? Two flatmates who don't give a damn about anything? Excuses.
London is one of the most advanced and fast-paced cities in the world. Anything is possible here. However, somehow, or at least as far as I'm concerned, Campagnola beats London. We need something to remind us about the basics.
This is a nice list of recyclable items. Definitely a good start. It does not say yoghurt pots though. My mom recycles them. Or alternatively, you can use them for your homemade pesto. The small ones are perfect, they perfectly fit in the freezer and are good for two or three portions.
Enjoy!
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