Sarah Winkler

Sarah Winkler is an avid environmentalist with a science and project management background who loves sharing her passion for recycling. She is the creator of Everyday Recycler, an educational website that promotes good recycling behaviors and sustainable purchasing habits.

Articles & Books From Sarah Winkler

Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-13-2023
Recycling is a commendable action that shows you care about the environment and are working to improve it. Yet there are many ways you can improve your recycling habits, raise recycling rates, help build a strong recycling economy, and secure the future of all the recyclables you so diligently put in your bin.
Recycling For Dummies
Learn the facts about recycling and discover the best way to make an impact Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. Who wouldn’t want to do this? But recycling isn’t always straightforward.
Article / Updated 03-29-2023
Planned or built-in obsolescence is when companies deliberately design products to break down quickly, forcing the customer to purchase a replacement product. The purpose of this tactic is simply to generate more revenue for the company. ©Photographee.eu / Adobe StockThe earliest story of built-in obsolescence is the light bulb.