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Why do you think recycling is important?
whats the importance of recycling?
why should we go green?
if everyone recycled...how much of a difference would our world look like?
Here is an example. My landfill has a MRF (materials recovery facility) we are able to divert over 60% of the waste to be recycled. We still bury 900-1000 tons of garbage a day. So without recycling we would be burning more than 2000 tons per day and my landfill would have closed a few years ago. At this point we have had so much urban sprawl I have no idea how far away the next landfill will be. Either way we are going to have to pay much more for waste removal when the landfill is closed.
Because of recycling we are cutting down fewer trees, so our forests are able to last longer. We are able to reduce the number of acres that are strip mined for metals. We have fewer toxins in our landfills that can eventually leach into our soil and water because things like computers and batteries can be recycled. We used to have to pay to get rid of things like refrigerators, now they have scrap metal value and fewer are dumped on the side of the road.
We have limited resources, we should conserve what we have. We also are limited in where we can dump our waste, so reducing it is better for the planet and our own health, not to mention cheaper. In some states they have run out of places to dump garbage so they either pay huge fees to ship it to another state or pollute their air by burning it.
wheres the best place to buy soy,recycled,or organic items like bags and school supplies?
i'm trying to as everyone calls "go green" so ya it would help a LOT ok thnx! ^-^
For school supplies I've found Office Max has the best selection of recycled content paper, binders, pens, pencils etc. They also carry the terracycle line. I don't know about soy, but many of the health food/nutrition stores carry things like that. I do much of my "green" shopping online, it is hit an miss trying to find clothes and housewares that meet my requirements. I use www.biggreenpurse.com and www.treehuggers.com and have found a lot of shopping links.
I'll also put my standard go green answer below.
Going green is easy, there are so many great resources about the subject. My personal favorite is "The Green Book" which has parts of its book online as well at www.readthegreenbook.com.
As I have been striving to "Go Green" I realize it is like stepping back in time without getting rid of my modern conveniences. I'm doing many things I learned as a child, like line drying my clothes, sweeping instead of vacuuming, opening the windows in the morning to catch the cool breeze, only buying what I need instead of everything that looks cool, growing some of my own food, and canning what I can't eat now.
To me "going Green" is a frame of mind. Do what fits your lifestyle and do the easy things first, it is a process and like dieting if you go to radical to soon, you are more likely to go back to bad habits. I also believe there are good, better, best choices in most things. If you aren't ready to start a home garden, then try finding a farmers market, until you locate one look for produce grown as close to home as possible and go organic when available.
Many people think "going green" is expensive, I disagree. Some changes may take an initial investment, but they usually have a short payoff time. Things like weatherstiping and insulation cost, but the energy savings will add up quickly. You may need to purchase reusable bags, but most stores give you a 5 or 10 cent credit, so you are paid back within a few months.
My top tips are make your home more energy efficient, that also means using natural light, cooling and heating.
Reduce your packaging, if you eat more fresh food you will generally reduce packaging, it's the same thing they tell dieters, shop the perimiter, that is where all the meat, dairy and produce are located. Only buy what you will use, many Americans throw away a lot of unused food. Buy in bulk, that doesn't just mean large packages, but that area with the bins that you buy only what you plan on using.
Replace disposable items with durable items, if you eat outside often and use disposable paper or plastic plates, it is a wise investment to purchase a set of reusable plastic plates. Replace disposable razors, diapers and cleaning products like swiffer. Avoid bottled water, get a home filter like Pur or Brita.
Recycle, www.earth911.org will help you locate the nearest recycle center. I try to only purchase plastics that are #1 or #2, they are more easily recycled. I also buy recycled products when available, that includes paper towels, napkings, toilet paper, tissue, school/office supplies and clothing.
Detox your cleaning, vinegar and baking soda clean almost anything, they can even losen a hair clog. Seventh Generation and Method are a couple mainstream brands that are very earth friendly.
Just start small and build from there, don't get overwhelmed.
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