By Steve Last To see little old ladies pushing carts about town laden with old newspapers and card for recycling is a reassuring one from an environmental point of view – it shows that paper recycling is alive and kicking and it is a common sight in many developing cities. But, there is good reason to guard against complacency. I would guess that more than half the paper waste which could have been recovered worldwide is still ending up in landfills, and most of that is paper used in factories, offices and homes.
By C.G.Nadar If you’re business is involved in the buying and selling of scrap metal, you will be well aware of the advantages of recycling scrap, and the cost implications that follow. Additionally, scrap recycling is an environmentally friendly way of obtaining the scrap you require, which can be tremendously beneficial in terms of promoting a positive image to your clients
By Tim O’Sullivan Most consumers participate in recycling newspapers and aluminum cans. They also know to return used car batteries for recycling and also old electronic equipment such as cell phones, printers, and computers. Another kind of recycling is called textile recycling, and it is a valuable part of sustainable living.
By Brenda Williams What better way to help save the planet than to ride a bicycle versus driving a car? Besides the added benefit of helping to reduce the amount of pollution that is in the air, riding a bicycle also helps you to get extra exercise! Now, who is going to argue with getting a little added exercise
We are all now living in times of heightened awareness both with concerns for energy conservation and helping to preserve the environment, therefore it is hardly surprising that going green is fast becoming the newest catch phrase in today’s society. It is now commonplace the try and recycle just about everything we use, from aluminum cans to motor parts.