“THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR PLANET IS THE BELIEF THAT SOMEONE ELSE WILL SAVE IT”!
Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the world in which we live. Recycling is important to both the natural environment, wildlife and of course mankind. We must however act quickly as the amount of waste we create is increasing constantly due to:
• Increasing wealth which means that people are buying more products and ultimately creating more waste.
• Our ever expanding population creating more waste.
• New packaging and technological products being developed, many containing materials that are not biodegradable.
• New lifestyle changes, such as eating fast food, which adds to our mounting waste problem.
Environmental Importance
Recycling is a necessity, as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment.
• Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste.
• Habitat destruction and global warming are some the affects caused by deforestation. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that the rainforests can be preserved.
• Huge amounts of energy are used when making products from raw materials. Recycling requires much less energy and therefore helps to preserve natural resources.
Importance To People
Recycling is essential to cities around the world and to the people living in them.
• No space for waste. Our landfill sites are filling up fast.
• Reduce financial expenditure in the economy. Making products from raw materials costs much more than if they were made from recycled products.
• Preserve natural resources for future generations. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials; it also uses less energy, therefore preserving natural resources for the future.
Learning to recycle and waste less is therefore vitally important to maintain the future health of our planet. If you care, like we do about the environment, then there are plenty of effortless ways you can help out simply by recycling everyday items. Always remember to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your waste. It is much better to Reduce waste in the first place as then there is less to deal with. Reusing items is the second best option as it saves you buying new things. After you have reduced and reused as much as you can, then it is time to Recycle. The last thing that should cross your mind is to throw it in the bin! Here are some of our favourite ideas to recycle in a natural and clever way:
Save Energy & reuse old light bulbs:
Here is a clever way to reuse those old incandescent lightbulbs as you switch to newer, more eco-friendly models, try turning the old ones into a beautiful way to enjoy the beauty of nature right in your own home. This DIY tip is very simple, but it requires working with glass so you definitely need to be careful! Never use florescent bulbs because parts of the inside can be toxic.
Recycle your clothes:
Turning your jeans into a pair of shorts is probably the easiest way to repurpose a pair of jeans. Even if you don’t sew, you can make long jeans into shorts. Or even better: Make your own pattern and create a pillow or pet bed using just about any piece of clothing you don’t use.
Re-use coffee grounds in the garden:
Fresh coffee grounds are acidic, whereas used coffee grounds are neutral. To use coffee grounds as fertiliser, work the coffee grounds into the soil around your plants. Old coffee grounds are one of the best ways to add nitrogen to your compost pile, which is often a lacking element in urban or suburban composting.
Earthworms enjoy eating coffee grounds and find them a great food source. As a result they will help to condition and open up the soil, pulling the grounds deeply down through it.
Clever Storage Containers:
Glass jars or take-away cartons make perfect storage containers for cake decorations, leaf teas, buttons and many other household items!
Re-use Old Newspapers:
Make your own bespoke gift wrap! Wrap your presents in the pages from your local newspapers, magazines or comics. Your family and friends will love it!
“REMEMBER: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE”!