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Recycling and Carpooling: Two Little Things that Can Help Save the Earth
Do you hear all about global warming on television or read the latest findings in the newspaper and find yourself getting depressed? You are not alone. It can certainly bring on a fierce sense of disillusionment to hear about the devastating environmental issues that are currently threatening the future of all life on earth. However, did you realize that every little bit helps? Even acts that may seem little to you, including recycling and carpooling, can be very helpful in helping to save the earth. Here is a brief overview to how recycling and carpooling can help save the earth with little effort on your part.
Recycling is known as one of the best solutions to the solid waste problem that plagues communities and governments at all different levels. Did you know that most waste, in fact, 75 percent of all waste is recyclable? It's true. If you are new to recycling, here is some helpful information to getting started in saving the earth. First, it helps to know that there are two basic levels of recycling, and both are important. The first level of recycling is known as primary recycling, and the second is known as secondary recycling. Primary recycling refers to when the original waste material is made back into the same material. Take the example of a newspaper, which is recycling back into paper to make more newsprint. That is an example of primary recycling. Secondary recycling is when waste materials are recycled and made into a different kind of product.
What sort of waste products can you recycle? There are many types of materials that can be recycled, and perhaps you have not thought of all of them before. The most common type of materials that are recycled include paper, glass, many forms of plastic, metals, food and yard waste, old tires, and many different kinds of textiles. The most common type of recycling by far is paper recycling. Most researchers agree that paper is also the most important recyclable waste element because of its predominance in the waste cycle. Fortunately, at this time in history more newspaper and other types of paper are being recycled than merely being discarded. Did you know that 25 percent of trees in the United States are harvest in order to make paper products? Making sure to recycle your paper ensures that you can save a few trees.
Another popular form of recycling is known as composting? Did you know that you can recycle your food waste and yard waste in the comfort of your own home? Composting is an easy way to treat your yard waste and food waste and make it into something valuable. Composting refers to the natural biological decomposition (i.e., rotting) of organic matter when mixed with oxygen. Composting can be easily done in just a corner of your backyard. Composting helps reduce the waste that goes to landfills. It is an easy way to make a difference in the environment, while getting the added benefit of making rich hummus for your garden. If you are a gardener, you will definitely want to compost your food and yard waste.
Carpooling is another very simple way to make a sizable contribution toward a greener planet. Every card on the road contributes to the emissions that are sent up to the atmosphere. These greenhouse gases are the primary culprit in the onset of global warming. If you are concerned about air pollution and the potentially devastating effects of global warming, you will definitely want to consider carpooling at least a few times a week. This simple step can make a huge difference.
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