Recycling: What Items Can You Keep Out Of The Landfill?
Recycling is an action that is quite easy for just about anyone. As our Earth ages and gets into more and more trouble, we can all do something to help it and recycling is an easy choice that anyone can make. When you choose to recycle items you use, you are helping keep them out of the landfills and helping them get turned into something that can be used and not something to be wasted. When it comes to recycling, there are many items you use on a daily basis that you can recycle instead of toss. Continue reading to learn about some of the items that you can help keep out of the landfills.
Glass
You can recycle glass. Not all areas will recycle this, so check in yours before you start collecting it to recycle. If you are able to recycle, start collecting glass containers that you no longer need. It is best if you rinse them out as soon as you are done with them to make sure they are as clean as possible.
If recycling glass is not an option where you live, you do not have to throw it away. Look for ways to reuse your glass containers. You can use glass jars to store items. You can also use them as vases for flowers. Get creative and you can find ways to keep your glass out of the landfills.
Plastic
You can also recycle plastic. Now days, plastic is being used more and more, but luckily, it can be turned into new products if it is recycled. There are many different categories when it comes to plastic items that can be recycled. You might want to check with your local recycling center and find out what plastics they take and if they want them to be separated. You will find that there are probably many items you currently use that are contained in plastic. Plastic drinking bottles can be recycled, so can many laundry detergent containers, shampoo bottles, bottles used to hold various sauces and many other plastic containers. Like glass, rinse out your plastic containers when you are finished with them to get them ready for recycling.
Another plastic item that can be recycled is the plastic bags many stores use. Most stores that use them will gladly take them back to be recycled.
Metal
Metal is an item that has been recycled for years and it can continue to be reused. One major difference with metal is, you can get paid for recycling it if you bring it to the proper place. Many scrap yards and other businesses will pay you a set amount for metal cans or other metal items you no longer need.
Batteries and Electronics
Many of the batteries and electronic items that you no longer need can be turned in to be recycled. Check in your area to find out where you need to bring them.
Paper
Paper is a common item that is used on nearly a daily basis. Most of the paper that is thrown away can actually be recycled. Instead of throwing away newspapers, magazines, junk mail or other papers you no longer need, recycle them.
Recycling is a great way to do your part for the environment. Use what you learned here and you can help prevent any future harm to our environment.