A running tally to save the world!

Starting today, I am going to keep a running tally of how many plastic bottles I've kept out of the landfills. It will be really neat to see the total in one year!!!
If you would like to begin some recycling at home, here are a few tips and ideas.
If your city has weekly recycling collection available, that is a great way to start! It usually requires that you wash your plastics out. The one in my area accept paper products, plastic, and tin(veggie cans), and soda cans.
If you don't want to make the monetary investment, see if one of your neighbors who pays for a recycling bin, might let you add to theirs. Usually if someone is willing to pay for a bin, and is not required to do so by the ity, they are likely to be at least fairly passionate about recycling and would be happy to let you add to their bin as long as they have room available.
I add to my neighbor across the street's bin since she usually has extra room. It is terribly convenient! :)
When you're digging for your coupons and magazines at your local recycling bin, drop off your own recycling! Keep a bin or box in a handy place(I have one in my kitchen and in my office) where you can drop your bits of paper, phonebooks and cardboard, rather than trashing them. You just might be amazed at how quickly it adds up! Now imagine that amount times the millions of homes in the U.S, and you will come to a staggering realization!
You really can make a difference! One person or home at a time, that then passes their influence on, will lead to a revolution!
If you're into making a bit of money while saving the world, several towns have metal recycling centers that will actually pay you for your loads of veggie and soup cans(don't expect to make loads of money on these) and soda cans. 
Connecticut and California pay quite a bit for soda cans, around 95 cents/pound depending on the place. Those two fabulous states will also pay you for recycling some of your plastic and glass. I wish that trend would spread!!! It can happen if enough of us raise our voices!!!