Understanding what recycling labels mean really matters. If this information becomes common knowledge, more people will recycle on a regular basis. Importantly, even for those who know these labels, being fully aware of them allows us to be considerate in the methods we use to recycle, and how often we properly dispose of our waste. This article briefly describes the different recycling and thoughtful disposal labels found on our goods and in our day-to-day activities and what they mean.
It’s shocking how much can be recycled but isn’t. A London-based group, Wastewatch.org, found in a study that households in the UK are recycling more than 20 per cent of their rubbish on average. This figure sounds OK until you realise that over 60 per cent of what we throw away is actually recyclable material. Basic awareness and campaigns of what can actually be recycled from within our households will dramatically bump up that percentage. Recycling is easy, convenient, and more people will if they know exactly what can be taken out of the rubbish bin.
Proper recycling has become an important and universal aspect of every home. As recycling has become more and more easy and convenient, greater pushes have been made to be able to recycle more and throw away less.
While our homes have gotten better at recycling, our businesses are improving more slowly. It is imperative that we begin to understand how businesses of every shape and size can do more to contribute to the collective efforts to be greener.
Organising your recyclables is more important than most people think it to be. Not sorting through recyclables means that when it is collected and sorted through at the recycling plant, a lot of your recycling will end up as waste, which defeats the point of recycling somewhat. For instance, glass recycling requires a high level of quality and when there is cross-contamination, potentially recyclable material will end up at landfill sites.
Think about your process of recycling. Could it be made easier? Do you ever throw something away because you can’t be bothered to go outside to the recycling bin? If the answer to either of these is 'yes' then you will definitely find the below helpful.
The familiar international recycling symbol is used worldwide to mark products that can and should be recycled. Recycling is nothing new. In fact, as far back as 400 BC, during the time when Plato was the Philosopher in Chief, people discussed the benefits of recycling.
I have a friend once who is absolutely enamoured with the concept of recycling. Why, you would have thought that she had joined a religious cult. She approached recycling with the kind of overzealous approach one would expect from a fanatic. Her every waking moment was literally consumed with the concept of recycling.
A 2010 report known as the Municipal Solid Waste Characterization Report indicated that 54.2% of waste goes into landfills, 11.7% is combusted for energy, and 34.1% is recycled or composted. If not for the latter two uses, 100% of waste would go to landfills.
Recycling has long been considered one of the premier ways to help save the environment. Reprocessing rubbish to create new products has led to a massive reduction of waste worldwide. Of course, there is still much to be done and pollution remains a raging problem around the globe.
The latest fashion trends may leave you feeling slightly run over. That is because they include clothing made from old rubber tyres. Yes, apparel made from rubber tyres is just one of items making their way from the rubbish tip, to the catwalk and to the high street. Clothing made from old rubber tyres look and feel like those made from more common materials.
Many say that the items are more comfortable than cotton-based coating. For cleaning, a dash of Armor All and you'll be simply dazzling!
