If you’re going to ask people to change their lifestyle and create new habits, then you better be willing to back up the reasons with solid facts. If we could all go even just a little beyond the blue bin, by reducing and resusing, it could make an enormous difference on the planet’s waste. The following [...]
Some people say they don’t recycle because the rules are confusing. Other people think that recycling is too much work. The truth is, recycling is as easy as “trashing,” but much more responsible. That is why many cities have simplified the guidelines for curbside recycling. Simply empty out the excess product from acceptable items and [...]
The more we throw away, the more space we take up in landfills. When a landfill becomes a “landfull”, taxpayers have to build a new one. The less we throw away, the longer our landfills will last. The amount of taxpayer money we save by extending the longevity of our landfills is an important community [...]
From industry to government, from schools to our very own households, America’s commitment to recycling has helped keep our communities clean and our economy strong. Federal agencies are further reducing waste generation, increasing recycling, and increasing purchases of recycled products. Working together, there is even more we can do. Please Share and Enjoy:
We all receive unsolicited junk mail. Each time you enter a contest, make a donation, buy something on credit or with a check, order a product by mail or send in a subscription or warranty card, there is a good chance that your name and address will be added to a mailing list. These lists are valuable [...]
The USEPA estimates that commercial and residential rubbish in the United States amounts to about 207 million tons a year. Much of this material can be recycled, keeping it out of landfills and reducing the amount of virgin material used to make products. Using recycled materials generates a greater need for us to recycle at home.
Start a tradition…. Recycling is a great way to involve the whole family in a joint project that can save you time and money and is also good for the environment. Making recycling a part of your family’s way of life not only helps your budget and your community, but it also instills these same values in the next generation creating good earth stewards for the future. Make recycling a family tradition!
