Since the early 1980s, major supermarkets have vending machines and an onsite area designated for recycling aluminum soda cans.  This was a win-win situation for soda companies and individual consumers.  Now major chain stores such as Target and Walmart have set aside recycling plastic bags bins in front of their stores.  I am asking you to join me to get these stores to do more.  


The following are simple items that should have corresponding recycling bins located in such major chain stores:
- yogurt containers
- clothes
- plastic laundry bottles/containers
- food packaging


Since most consumers make weekly trips to their supermarkets, these supermarkets should partner with waste management and eco-friendly companies to establish aggressive recycling programs.  For those naysayers out there, the above recycling initiative enables these major chain stores to work more efficiently with their vendors.  Also, such cross functional initiatives will attract more eco-friendly consumers (major market research studies have shown that eco-friendly consumers are quality conscious and tend to spend more on quality goods as opposed to bargain purchases).


How can we make a difference?
Write or speak to your local store manager today and mention the above proposal.  This is exactly how these stores started offering plastic bag recycling bins/stations at their stores...  All driven by consumer demand and consumer expectation.


Hoping my prediction comes to fruition.  It is just a matter of time.