Sure you can typically recycle junkmail, but have to do that at all when it’s something you didn’t want in the first place? And it’s disheartening how much recycling actually ends up in the landfill even after being sent off to be recycled. Plus it’s a colossal financial waste for...
Too Much Garbage One of the main reasons for recycling is to reduce the amount of garbage sent to landfills. Landfill usage peaked in the 1980s, when Americans sent almost 150 million tons (136.08 million metric tons) of garbage to landfills each year. Today, we still dump more than 100 ...
If it tries to go back to its original shape, there’s a good chance it’s going to the landfill to stay with the other estimated 2.3 million pounds of plastic wrapping paper that reportedly end up there every year. Putting the wrong stuff into the recycling chain actually makes more ...
Recycling is important for many reasons, including the fact that it can help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and oceans. This can help alleviate environmental issues, such as pollution and habitat destruction. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Why are there different recy...
This overview shows the supporting stations and structures of a landfill in North Wake County North Carolina. A: recycling centers; B: scales; C: road; D: closed landfill; E: open landfill; F: new cell prep; G: cell being filled; H: storm drainage collection; I: leachate pond; J: me...
To add to the problem, much of what currently ends up in landfill could be recycled if the right collection sites and recycling services were made available. Old electronics are an example, and today, careless disposal makes up a significant proportion of the waste that’s thrown away. This ...
Too much money is spent maintaining and repairing old buildings. Some people think that they should be knocked down and give way to modern buildings. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. ...
This circular economy system will reduce excess inventory and storage space – both of which will save your business money – and, of course, lessen the amount of waste that ends up in landfill. 7. Shout about your sustainable logistics practices 79% of consumers are considering...
Some sustainably-minded pet food companies are now using bags and cartons that can be recycled at store drop-off locations, your local recycling depot, or even curbside in some communities – check with your local municipality. Look for theHowToRecyclelogo on the bag to know if your pet’s...
these can be resold, inevitably some will be damaged and have to be disposed of – unless your business embracesreverse logistics. This model promotes the “5 Rs” – returns, reselling, repairs, repackaging and recycling – to extend products' life cycle rather than sending t...