Interesting Facts about Recycling

We have often heard of the environmental phrase “reduce, reuse, and recycle”. The question is, what do these terms really mean? Reducing implies decreasing the volume of waste we generate as well as the amount of harmful chemicals we use in the first place. Reusing means making optimum use of the products that we purchase as well as donating them to free recycle groups. Recycling, which is an extremely crucial step in this process is basically a series of activities within a cycle that includes the separation and collection of materials that otherwise would be considered waste. It also includes the processing and re-manufacturing of these items into new products, and the use of the recycled products to complete the cycle. I have written this blog post with the sole purpose of explaining about what we can save by recycling and the numerous benefits of recycling.

They are as follows:

Recycling saves energy: Energy is a perfect example of what we can save by recycling. A large amount of energy goes into collection of raw materials and the production of fresh products. For example, the energy that goes into the production of one aluminium can is enough to recycle 20 aluminium cans. Therefore on a large scale, recycling could translate into huge reductions in energy costs.

Recycling conserves resources: There is a tremendous amount of gasoline that goes into the manufacturing of aluminum cans. Recycling helps conserve this limited natural resource. Similarly, a lot of forests are cut down to produce fresh paper and this results in infinite consequences like global warming, loss of natural habitat, soil erosion and the extinction of endangered animals. Recycling can put an end to this problem.

Additional income:  An additional source of income is an excellent example of the benefits of recycling. Recycling can serve as a source of income as there is a lot of money in recycling. There are many miscellaneous articles that lie around our houses that will eventually end up in landfills. Recycling can put these items to better use and also generate a bit of income. Even communities that come together to recycle their waste can considerably reduce their waste disposal costs.

Thus we can see that recycling not only conserves natural resources but also benefits individuals and communities. Recycling is a matter of choice and it time we become more responsible before it too late.

Never Refuse To Reduce- Benefits of Precycling

It is pretty evident that everyone has heard the phrase-“reduce, reuse and recycle”. Although recycling is considered as a good habit there is now a need to take this sense of responsibility and accountability to a new level. Precycling is a proactive approach of making wise purchasing decisions in order to reduce the amount of waste that we generate. The key component of successful precycling is finding effective ways to reduce waste. The most important part of the process is knowing how to avoid redundant waste. We can do this by simply avoiding disposable items and purchasing items with less packaging.



This is a positive approach as it encourages people to look for ways to prevent utilizing items that will generate waste and obtain products that can be reused or recycled for better uses. This practice takes into account the total quantity of waste that a product will generate before it is purchased. Precycling can help reduce household waste from four garbage bags a week to one by reducing both the amount of trash we bring into our homes and the amount of trash we throw away. This approach to waste management not only benefits the environment but it also help in saving money.



The following are a few easy and simple tips on how you can learn to precycle.

• Minimal packaging: Start shopping for products that use minimal packaging. Minimal packaging means that fewer materials were created to begin with and thus less is wasted once the product is used.


• Refillables and concentrates: Refillables and concentrates have only just begun to gain popularity as eco friendly options. These products require less packaging due to their small size therefore save both materials and energy during manufacturing. This also saves money for the manufacturing companies and they in turn pass on the savings to the purchaser.


• Bulk Purchasing: A lot of people shop in bulk to save money but many do not even realize that its waste reducing potential. Less packaging is used for products that are sold in bulk as each product does not need to be packed individually.


• Disposables: Although disposable products like paper napkins, plastic cups and plates are purchased for their convenience they are responsible for generating a large amount of waste. It is best to avoid such products as they ultimately end up in landfills where they take up excess space.
  
  

To start implementing these principles in your daily lives you can begin by reducing all your unnecessary waste by making environmentally-sound and cleaver decisions at the store. Making responsible purchasing decisions can help you prevent needless waste from entering the solid waste stream.