How much of what we recycle is actually reused?
and why is it so important to recycle if so much ends up in landfills anyway?
Read MoreWhat is the best way to dispose of or recycle batteries?
I separate my trash for recycling–paper, glass, plastic, etc. I worry about the acids in old batteries, that this will leak into the earth in the landfills or dumpsites, and impact the soil and water.
I live in Singapore and recycling is a fairly new practice here. The electronics stores are not interested in helping recycle old batteries, unfortunately.
How can I recycle plastic and paper if my apt. complex does not offer the opportunity to do so? ?
Is there a way I can encourage or facilitate Apartment Complex residents to recycle instead of throwing our plastic and paper into dumpsers and thus landfills?
Read MoreDo you know why it is important to recycle?
When we recycle, we are taking back some of our nonrenewable resources and gaining the ability to reuse them. Considering things like minerals, coal, and fossil fuels are in short supply, it is important that we take every opportunity to make the most of these dwindling natural resources. We need to use landfills only when we have done everything necessary to reclaim any useful waste.
Did you know that methane and leachete are both byproducts of slowly rotting waste created in landfills? Where methane occurs naturally and has the potential of being an energy source, leachete does not have benefits; in fact, it has to have special holding ponds with bacteria added so as not to contaminate water sources. Even closed landfills have to retain insurance for a period of 30 years due to possibilities of explosions!
Also another thing to consider is that if we recycle and compost, then our need for mining and garbage pickup would be virtually eliminated!
Why should I recycle my phone instead throwing it away into a landfill?
Ok so I’ve started hearing and seeing technology companies suggesting you recycle your phone & accessories so they dont go into landfills, but why should I?
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