Whether you are an old pro at recycling, or you are just trying to learn about ways that you can implement it in your own life, there is an abundance of information available out there for people like you, who care enough about the environment to do things that will make a difference for the better. Although the recycling rate in the United States is getting better, there are still some areas that need improvement.
Recycling Do’s And Don’ts:
• Recycling glass can be done if it is clear and unbroken. Broken glass or ceramic pieces cannot be recycled because they are too hard to sort and process.
• Newspaper is a one of the primary recyclable materials. It can be recycled if it is clean, dry, and not moldy. To recycle newspaper, tie it together with natural twine or pack it tightly in a brown paper grocery bag. Do not send in rubber bands, product samples that come with the paper, or the plastic bags that it came in, because it makes it harder to sort.
• Metal cans, lids, bottle tops, etc. are all candidates for recycling. Just make sure you clean them first. You cannot recycle magnetic metals, full cans, or cans that have paint or other hazardous materials on them.
• Plastic is another great recycling product. Find plastics that are marked number 1 or 2 and the recycling symbol. Lids are not always made of the same plastic, so check them for a number. If it is not marked, then it is not appropriate for recycling. Plastics marked with any number from 3 to 8 are also not appropriate for recycling. In fact, these plastics can actually ruin a whole batch being processed by contaminating it!
• Grocery bags are easy to recycle. If the bags are plastic with a number 2 or 4 recycle logo, you can take them to a recycle drop off spot or to a grocery store that accepts used bags. If the bags are paper, they can be put in mixed recycling drop off locations. You can also personally use these bags over and over until they wear out. Do not recycle bags that have food, mold, dampness, or dirt on them.
• Junk mail, magazines, computer paper, phone books, cereal and shoe boxes, are all recycling material. So, instead of tossing them in the trash can when you are done with them, or storing them in your garage or attic, give them a second life. Stickers, food wrappers, laminated paper, neon paper, milk cartons, napkins, and thermal fax paper cannot be recycled.
• Aluminum from pots, window screens and outdoor folding chairs can be recycled as long as they don’t have any non-metal parts attached to it.
• Batteries can be recycled if they are the right type such as a car battery or a cell phone battery. Call 1-800-8BATTERY for more information about how and where to recycle batteries.
You can recycle clothing, computers, cell phones, eyeglasses, appliances, furniture, etc. It all is in your attitude and your effort. If you have the desire to recycle you can find a way to do it.[margarrette]
Saturday, December 22, 2007
2006 Trends in Recycling
In 2005 we saw a more innovation in the recycling field and more ways to recycle some of what we throw away. We noticed the entrepreneurial innovation to do so in an efficient manner in order to compete against the inherent economies of scale to produce new instead of recycling. In many cases there was no contest and recycling experts could not produce as cheap as making new, but that was not the situation in all cases. Researchers have now found ways to recycle the foam under the dashboards of cars and collect the material melt it down cheaper than making new. Some innovate entrepreneurs have discovered ways to make old tires treads into shingles. Still others are turning animal waste into energy generating plants thru innovative biomass techniques.
In 2006 we see robotic scavenger devices being tested which can tell the difference of different types of plastics to separate them out, others to collect paper and newspapers, while others designed with magnets to collect steel and iron and separate it from non magnetic alloys such as tin, aluminum, etc. We have also seen an increase in prices of some materials making it more cost effective to recycle than to mine, ship, transport and melt into the correct blend. As these technological advances and efficiencies of recycling continue, we will see in 2006 our civilization wasting less and re-utilizing more and that my friends is a very good thing indeed. So be thinking on this.[Lance]
In 2006 we see robotic scavenger devices being tested which can tell the difference of different types of plastics to separate them out, others to collect paper and newspapers, while others designed with magnets to collect steel and iron and separate it from non magnetic alloys such as tin, aluminum, etc. We have also seen an increase in prices of some materials making it more cost effective to recycle than to mine, ship, transport and melt into the correct blend. As these technological advances and efficiencies of recycling continue, we will see in 2006 our civilization wasting less and re-utilizing more and that my friends is a very good thing indeed. So be thinking on this.[Lance]
Water Conservation; Most Carwashes Do Not Recycle Their Water It is a Myth
Most carwash customers believe that car washes recycle their water but industry surveys actually show that 67.5% of the car washes do not recycle their water and all. The same survey showed that 20% recycled or water only in the washing stage. But if they are using recycled water in the washing stage then they are taking dirty water mixing it with bright colored soaps so you cannot tell and then washing your car with dirty recycled water. That doesn't sound very good to me, how about you?
The carwash industry has done a very good job with public relations and many people think that they recycle their water and are water conserving, but if 67.5% do not recycle the water then perhaps they have done a really good public relations job but they are not protecting us during the drought.
It is interesting that the public relations for car washes has done a good job on water conservation, but rather a dismal job with the fact that many hire illegal aliens. We should not let industries get away with trickery when it comes to something so important as our natural resources for water.
There had been “60 Minute” shows on the reality of the “hot wax soaps” and about employees stealing out of customers cars. Lou Dobbs did a special on the hiring practices of illegal aliens. But so far nobody is talking about the reality of the water recycling programs at car washes.
So, I thought it would bring it up now. Everyone must save water it is a vital resource in that includes the carwash industry and they should not be let off the hook that easily. Please consider this in 2006.[Lance]
The carwash industry has done a very good job with public relations and many people think that they recycle their water and are water conserving, but if 67.5% do not recycle the water then perhaps they have done a really good public relations job but they are not protecting us during the drought.
It is interesting that the public relations for car washes has done a good job on water conservation, but rather a dismal job with the fact that many hire illegal aliens. We should not let industries get away with trickery when it comes to something so important as our natural resources for water.
There had been “60 Minute” shows on the reality of the “hot wax soaps” and about employees stealing out of customers cars. Lou Dobbs did a special on the hiring practices of illegal aliens. But so far nobody is talking about the reality of the water recycling programs at car washes.
So, I thought it would bring it up now. Everyone must save water it is a vital resource in that includes the carwash industry and they should not be let off the hook that easily. Please consider this in 2006.[Lance]
Freecycle All Those Things You Don't Want
Do you have stuff laying around the house that you don't want to throw away because there is still life in it, but you don't any use for it. I am that way. I always have stuff I don't have use for but won't throw away. Well, now you don't have to throw it away or hang on to it, you can recycle it.
Recycling has become the big thing now a days. You see the recycle for newspapers, soda cans, milk jugs etc. Well now you can recycle everything you don't want and right from your home. All you need is your computer.
My daughter hooked me up with it. There is a recycle site online that you sign up for in your area. You can even sign up for surrounding areas. I like to stick close to home. Once you sign up, you can start advertising your stuff. You don't have to give you phone number or address when you advertise something you give away. When you advertise something and someone is interested, you send an e-mail to that person. I send e-mails with only my phone number. If the person is really interested I will give my address but only if my husband is going to be home when they come to pick-up. Otherwise, I meet them at a parking lot somewhere out in the open. Better to be safe than sorry.
I have seen everything from books, to furniture, clothes, computers, entertainment centers, vehicles, you name it, it is there. Something else, there is no selling on the site. You can put an ad that you are looking for something. If there is someone out there with what you want, you will be sure to know it within hours.[lanores]
Recycling has become the big thing now a days. You see the recycle for newspapers, soda cans, milk jugs etc. Well now you can recycle everything you don't want and right from your home. All you need is your computer.
My daughter hooked me up with it. There is a recycle site online that you sign up for in your area. You can even sign up for surrounding areas. I like to stick close to home. Once you sign up, you can start advertising your stuff. You don't have to give you phone number or address when you advertise something you give away. When you advertise something and someone is interested, you send an e-mail to that person. I send e-mails with only my phone number. If the person is really interested I will give my address but only if my husband is going to be home when they come to pick-up. Otherwise, I meet them at a parking lot somewhere out in the open. Better to be safe than sorry.
I have seen everything from books, to furniture, clothes, computers, entertainment centers, vehicles, you name it, it is there. Something else, there is no selling on the site. You can put an ad that you are looking for something. If there is someone out there with what you want, you will be sure to know it within hours.[lanores]
Stop Environmental Pollution
There are a lot of things that you can do to stop environmental pollution. If you don’t know how to get involved, you can start by following these tips.
Make An Online Donation: There are a lot of organizations that can use your financial support. If you do not have a lot time, you can help out by making online donation.
Donate A Used Automobile: If you have an old car, you can also make donation to a program like Car Program LLC. They will use your car to save the earth.
Recycle: Believe it or not, there are tons of things that you can recycle. For instance, you probably know that you can recycle aluminum, metal, paper, and plastic. Do you know that you can recycle mobile phones and car batteries? If you have old clothes, you can donate them to charity. That is one type of recycling. Recycling is not only limited to aluminum, metal, paper, and plastic. Be creative. You will realize that your potentials for recycling are limitless.
Save Energy: Save energy can be simple thing like turning off the light. If your home use incandescent light bulb, you should change it to fluorescent light bulb. Although fluorescent light bulb is a little more expensive, it usually lasts longer. Saving energy can also save your money. Saving environment and saving your money are like killing two birds with one stone.
Encourage Your Friends And Neighbors To Help: Stop environmental pollution is everybody’s duty. It is important to encourage your friends and neighbors to help.[JAred]
Make An Online Donation: There are a lot of organizations that can use your financial support. If you do not have a lot time, you can help out by making online donation.
Donate A Used Automobile: If you have an old car, you can also make donation to a program like Car Program LLC. They will use your car to save the earth.
Recycle: Believe it or not, there are tons of things that you can recycle. For instance, you probably know that you can recycle aluminum, metal, paper, and plastic. Do you know that you can recycle mobile phones and car batteries? If you have old clothes, you can donate them to charity. That is one type of recycling. Recycling is not only limited to aluminum, metal, paper, and plastic. Be creative. You will realize that your potentials for recycling are limitless.
Save Energy: Save energy can be simple thing like turning off the light. If your home use incandescent light bulb, you should change it to fluorescent light bulb. Although fluorescent light bulb is a little more expensive, it usually lasts longer. Saving energy can also save your money. Saving environment and saving your money are like killing two birds with one stone.
Encourage Your Friends And Neighbors To Help: Stop environmental pollution is everybody’s duty. It is important to encourage your friends and neighbors to help.[JAred]
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