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	* Household waste.		* Household waste.
	* Managing packaging waste streams.		* Managing packaging waste streams.
		+	* Quantification of construction materials in existing buildings (material intensity).
	* Recyclable construction materials.		* Recyclable construction materials.
	* Recycling explained.		* Recycling explained.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Wishcycling (or wish-cycling) ~~is the term used to describe~~ the unfounded (~~and~~ often well intentioned) belief that something is recyclable even though ~~this~~ is not ~~the case~~. A person who wishcycles often does not know whether or not the item is recyclable, but hopes (or wishes) the item is dealt with in an environmentally responsible manner once it is collected along with other legitimately recyclable materials.	+	Wishcycling (wish-cycling or aspirational recycling) describes the unfounded (although often well intentioned) belief that something is recyclable even though it is not. A person who wishcycles often does not know whether or not the item is recyclable, but hopes (or wishes) the item is dealt with in an environmentally responsible manner once it is collected along with other legitimately recyclable materials.
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−	~~Wishcycling is also sometimes referred to as aspirational recycling~~.	+

	= History =		= History =

−	The term wishcycling originated in the waste and recycling industry in the United States. It is believed ~~that the term~~ was first used in 2015 by a journalist ~~who was~~ reporting on recycling ~~and~~ had heard an executive from the industry use the term to describe the impact of misdirected recycling activities.	+	The term wishcycling originated in the waste and recycling industry in the United States. It is believed it was first used in 2015 by a journalist reporting on recycling who had heard an executive from the industry use the term to describe the impact of misdirected recycling activities. Since that time, it has become more widely adopted and is commonly used outside the recycling industry, particularly by the media.

−	~~Since that time, the term has become more widely adopted. It is more commonly used outside the recycling industry, particularly by the media.~~	+	= Problems of wishcycling =

−	~~= Problems of~~ wishcycling =	+	Excessive wishcycling can contaminate recycling streams. In some instances, this can result in fines, warning notices or even the discontinuation of recycling initiatives.

−	~~Excessive wishcycling can contaminate recycling streams. In some instances~~, ~~this~~ can ~~result in fines, warning notices or even the discontinuation of recycling initiatives if communities find~~ it ~~becomes too expensive~~ to ~~continue~~.	+	Many modern products are made from multiple materials, which is why it can be difficult to be certain what items are recyclable. Considering how an item is made may make it easier to determine whether or not it can be recycled.

−	~~Many modern products are made from multiple materials~~, ~~which is why it can be difficult to be certain~~ what ~~items are~~ recyclable~~. Considering how an item is made~~ may ~~make it easier to determine whether or~~ not ~~it should~~ be ~~recycled~~.	+	In addition, what may be recyclable in one area may not be acceptable in another. Single stream or dual stream recycling policies dictate different sorting practices.

	= Resolving wishcycling =		= Resolving wishcycling =

−	Learning which items can and ~~can't~~ be recycled can help put an end to wishcycling~~. What may be recyclable in one area may not be acceptable in another. Single stream or dual stream recycling policies dictate different sorting practices~~.	+	Learning which items can and cannot be recycled can help put an end to wishcycling.

	The simple act of keeping materials clean (for instance, cleaning off residual substances that contaminate the waste stream) can also be helpful.		The simple act of keeping materials clean (for instance, cleaning off residual substances that contaminate the waste stream) can also be helpful.

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−	* ~~Construction~~ waste.	+	* Commercial waste.
	* Disposal.		* Disposal.
		+	* Fly-tipping.
		+	* Household waste.
	* Managing packaging waste streams.		* Managing packaging waste streams.
	* Recyclable construction materials.		* Recyclable construction materials.

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	The term wishcycling originated in the waste and recycling industry in the United States. It is believed that the term was first used in 2015 by a journalist who was reporting on recycling and had heard an executive from the industry use the term to describe the impact of misdirected recycling activities.		The term wishcycling originated in the waste and recycling industry in the United States. It is believed that the term was first used in 2015 by a journalist who was reporting on recycling and had heard an executive from the industry use the term to describe the impact of misdirected recycling activities.

−	In that time, the term has become more widely adopted ~~and has become~~ commonly used ~~in the media and~~ outside the recycling industry.	+	Since that time, the term has become more widely adopted. It is more commonly used outside the recycling industry, particularly by the media.

	= Problems of wishcycling =		= Problems of wishcycling =

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		+	* Construction waste.
		+	* Disposal.
		+	* Managing packaging waste streams.
		+	* Recyclable construction materials.
		+	* Recycling explained.
		+	* Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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= Introduction =

Wishcycling (or wish-cycling) is the term used to describe the unfounded (and often well intentioned) belief that something is recyclable even though this is not the case. A person who wishcycles often does not know whether or not the item is recyclable, but hopes (or wishes) the item is dealt with in an environmentally responsible manner once it is collected along with other legitimately recyclable materials.

Wishcycling is also sometimes referred to as aspirational recycling.

= History =

The term wishcycling originated in the waste and recycling industry in the United States. It is believed that the term was first used in 2015 by a journalist who was reporting on recycling and had heard an executive from the industry use the term to describe the impact of misdirected recycling activities.

In that time, the term has become more widely adopted and has become commonly used in the media and outside the recycling industry.

= Problems of wishcycling =

Excessive wishcycling can contaminate recycling streams. In some instances, this can result in fines, warning notices or even the discontinuation of recycling initiatives if communities find it becomes too expensive to continue.

Many modern products are made from multiple materials, which is why it can be difficult to be certain what items are recyclable. Considering how an item is made may make it easier to determine whether or not it should be recycled.

= Resolving wishcycling =

Learning which items can and can't be recycled can help put an end to wishcycling. What may be recyclable in one area may not be acceptable in another. Single stream or dual stream recycling policies dictate different sorting practices.

The simple act of keeping materials clean (for instance, cleaning off residual substances that contaminate the waste stream) can also be helpful.

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =