What Is 'Wishcycling,' and Why Are Some B. C. Municipalities Cracking Down on It? In British Columbia, where environmental awareness is growing, a peculiar trend has emerged: wishcycling.
This phenomenon involves throwing items into recycling bins with the hope that they will somehow magically transform into something useful. Wishcycling stems from our collective desire to be seen as eco friendly.
We want to believe that everything can be recycled, and so we throw a wide range of items – including plastic bags, household appliances, and hazardous waste like propane tanks and bear spray – into the recycling bin.