I'm a freelance travel writer who is passionate about storytelling, cultural phenomena, and authentic exploration of the globe. I usually write about travel, fashion, food, beauty, wellness, culture, my Latina experience, etc. My work has been published in various outlets including Paper Magazine, HuffPost, Yahoo, Cosmopolitan UK, InStyle, Lonely Planet, Overture Magazine, Fodor's, Atlas Obscura, The Culture Trip, SheKnows, HelloGiggles, mindbodygreen, Upworthy, Urban Adventures, FIERCE by we are mitu, Explore Parts Unknown, World Nomads, Far and Wide, Remote Lands, Matador Network, Go Overseas, World Footprints, Better Places Travel, Greatist, Amendo, Travel Fashion Girl, The Plunge, Aaptiv, Hosteworld, and more. See all of my articles on missfilatelista.com/articles.
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Here’s What Really Happens to Recycled Plastic

This is what happens to plastic from the moment you toss it into the recycling bin to when its materials are repurposed into a new item.