For the longest time there was a bit of a downside for the family who committed to kitchen recycling. The containers were either too big and bulky, or just plain unattractive. This was quite a disappointment for those trying to do the right thing, and to teach their children the same lesson.

During my most recent research on recycling bins, I was extremely pleased to discover that the bins are now available in brushed stainless steel, with properly segmented bins. While they are large enough to accommodate an average sized family, they are not overbearing. Plus, if your kids are still young, there are magnets to affix to the exterior of the container for them to self identify which is the correct section for the item they wish to dispose of at the time. Sometimes the smallest changes, and the tiniest additions make a world of difference.