Know Everything About Recycling Means Saving In More Ways Than One
This great big
planet seems to be getting smaller and smaller. As more people call
it home, the need to conserve, preserve and recycle is becoming more
and more evident. While it's not possible for one person to solve all
the world's problems when it comes to preservation and conservation,
a single human can make a huge difference in a single community or an area.
Recycling is
one of the best ways a person can make a difference in their
community. The effort is relatively simple, generally supported by
curbside pick up and can even be financially beneficial. Plus, it
benefits the planet.
If you doubt
the necessity to recycle, take a look at your weekly trash. Now
consider what items could be pulled out and saved from a trip to a
landfill. Cuts the number of bags down by a lot, doesn't it?
If you'd like
to get started recycling, but don't know how, here are some ideas:
* Check with
your local government authority to see if there are curbside
recycling programs in place. If your government doesn't have them,
perhaps your trash handlers do. In many communities there are
special, designated days for recycling of certain items. There's not
even a need to take the recyclables to a special collection site - it
comes to you instead.
* If there is
a recycling program in place,
find out its rules and regulations. Depending on location, some items
may be accepted and others may not. There may even be special bags or
bins necessary to make sure the pick up program can easily identify
what's meant to be recycled and what's meant for the landfill.
* If you don't
have a recycling program, check with a recycling company. These do
exist and they handle everything from cardboard to aluminum and
copper and more.
In general,
the following items are accepted by recycling programs. Keep in mind
though some of these items can net you cash if you turn them into a
company rather than put them through a curbside service. In some
cases, a lot of money.
* Glass. Many
types of glass can be recycled. This will oftentimes have to be
rinsed out. Check with your local program for information on types
accepted and prep steps necessary.
* Aluminum.
This is one that can net you money. Check for local regulations on
its recycling, but keep in mind if you go through a lot of cans, you
could be throwing money away if you don't recycle, not to mention
wasting landfill space.
* Copper
wires. Electricians often come into contact with this. When stripped
of its covering, this can net some serious cash at a recycling place.
* Newspapers.
These are great for recycling. There's no need to throw them away.
Newspapers can be worth money for those who recycling them, too. In
fact, many youth organizations do newspaper drives to make themselves
some extra cash. Rather than selling a product, they collect your
junk for their fundraising.
Making a
difference for our planet truly begins one person at a time. Recycling
is an easy way to get active and have an impact. |
