reduce, reuse and RECYCLE!
This is going to be a short blog because in my opinion the act of recycling and why you should do it is common sense. But here are a few facts that I read on a site I found while researching for this blog. And when you’re done reading this, go recycle something!
Since today people are more for going green for the added green I’ll start with this one. Recycling can actually help families save money. Some communities have pay-as-you-throw programs. Collect all those cans from all the soda and things that you’re drinking. Save them up, turn them in for change. It may not seem like much at first but it adds up quickly. Looking for a job? Did you know that for every one job created in waste management four more are created in recycling? So, throw that milk jug in the trash, feed one family. But, if you recycle that milk jug then you’re feeding four families.
I’m all for saving trees, I happen to enjoy the shade they bring and well… I enjoy breathing and trees have a bit to do with that also. For every ton of paper that is recycled, we are saving 17 trees.
And one final thing is that recycling reduces the need for mining. Incase you didn’t know mining is the most deadly occupation in the world. That’s right, in the world! Let’s look at some numbers, during the average day about 40 workers are killed on the job. Forty dads, brothers, mothers, sisters, sons and daughters each day are taken from their families.
So think about it, will it really be that much more work to recycle a few things? Help your planet, help other people, and most importantly help yourself.
Also, be sure to check out this site for more facts.
sources:
http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-benefits.html