Recycling
is a well-known and frequently used word and topic of conversation
amongst most modern families. The reality is that most of us have
grown too comfortable with the topic, settling into our own
comfortable recycling habits despite new information continually
surfacing on the horizon. Reignite your passion and renew your
commitment to conserve resources through exploring the following fun
facts from recent developments in recycling!
Recycling
on the corporate level provides companies with a more positive public
image which helps them sell products while simultaneously supporting
the environment and local communities. Nike has taken this fact to
heart by establishing the Reuse-A-Shoe
program which turns scraps of old rubber into safety equipment for
children's playgrounds and coatings for athletic courts or tracks.
Your old favorite sneakers can now be given a second chance to make a
difference in the world!
Love
donating to charity? Your recycling routine can also contribute to
charities. Old keys often end up in junk drawers or cluttering key
chains. De-clutter your life by donating unused keys to Keys
for Kindness.
The proceeds from this recycling program are donated to the Multiple
Sclerosis Society in New York.
Did
you know that cosmetics are a significant source of pollution in our
landfills and water supply? If you are cleaning out your makeup bag
and find half-empty compacts or ruined lipsticks, consider recycling
those containers. Origins
retail stores accepts all empty makeup containers, regardless of the
brand. They also offer free samples of their organic skin care
products in return for the empty cosmetic containers!
A
few more fun facts...recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy
to run your television for two hours or a computer for three hours.
Americans throw away 25 MILLION plastic bottles every HOUR.
There are always new ways to improve our recycling habits and encourage conservation of resources! These are just a few examples of how businesses and individuals can work to tackle the giant issue of waste by focusing on small steps. Every decision to recycle is a step in the right direction, and even small gestures can have a huge impact. Just remember, every little bit counts!
By Sophia Evans, Guest Contributor
