Most people here in the US now understand and accept that climate change is real, and we need to do all we can to minimize and hopefully reverse its potentially disastrous effects.
Recycling is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help take care of our environment, and it means that we, as humans, can make the most of the finite amount of resources our world offers.
Astonishingly, the average American is responsible for one million pounds of material waste every year, and we collectively account for 30 percent of the world’s waste. However, up to half of what we throw into landfills could be recycled, so if you’re not already in the habit of salvaging your junk, now might be a good time to start.
The Environmental Protection Agency states that the benefits of recycling include:
Of course, it’s not easy to make recycling a routine rather than a chore, but the following tips will help you make recycling a part of your typical day.
If you want to do everything you can to salvage your waste and help our environment, it’s a good idea to have the whole family participate in your recycling efforts. Here’s how you can make it easy.
Many people throw all their junk into a general waste bin because it’s easy and convenient, and it avoids having to painstakingly separate non-recyclables and recyclables. However, this is one reason why so much recyclable junk ends up in landfills, so take the following steps to prevent that from happening.
You and your family will be more likely to recycle if doing so is just as simple as throwing junk in the general waste bin.
That old TV you own with a broken screen doesn’t belong in a landfill, even if it’s outdated and non-functional. Similarly, you shouldn’t throw away old phones, light bulbs, batteries, or even ink cartridges for printers. The chemicals found in electrical items and accessories can be hazardous to wildlife, human health, and the environment if left to fester in a landfill, but fortunately, lots of companies will recycle such items for a small cost or free of charge. Here are a few ways you can recycle electrical items:
If you want to ensure the kids take recycling seriously, you ought to consider some fun ways in which they can recycle.
If you take the tips detailed above on board, you can make recycling a fun routine rather than a laborious chore. If you have a large volume of waste and simply don’t have the time to separate everything, you can have our professionals retrieve your waste and salvage up to 60 percent.