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What is Recycling?
A large section of the universe is beginning to realize
the importance
of recycling. However, there are many members of the
population that remain unaware or simply think it is too much of a
bother. The role of schools has broadened over the years as awareness of the importance of recycling has deepened. Many programs have been established to teach children to be responsible for their carbon footprint. When teachers instill in children that their actions will either damage or help the environment, a higher level of consciousness is able to spread throughout the younger generation. We have all heard that children are our future, and when it comes to the health of the planet Earth, that could not be more true. Teachers are doing much more than lecturing (although rallies are held on a semi-regular basis). Students are given assignments to contact their local congressmen and women and ask for help. If there are not recycling bins for all the different materials (water, glass, Styrofoam, paper, metals, etc.), the kids are instructed to write letters stating their concerns and their desire to help. Once these seeds are planted, and then nurtured through
awareness and education, the kids become active on their own.
Revolutions were born this way. And this world is ready for a recycling
revolution. What is Recycling / The Workplace The workplace allows for many opportunities to be
responsible when it comes to helping the environment.
Many other socially responsible companies are also expanding their businesses by building green and using environmentally friendly means such as solar energy and water conservation.
More and more money is being allocated to produce automobiles that do not rely on gasoline for instance. President of the United States, Barak Obama, recently bailed out several American car companies with the stipulation that a major portion of the money be used to created energy efficient cars. Other countries like Japan are ahead of the United
States. But the important point is that conscientious leaders are
making a difference. Many countries like Italy and Australia also offer
tax advantages and subsidies to schools and companies that have
recycling programs and that use alterative
forms of energy to run and grow their business. Legislation
is even in motion to promote green and sustainable living in developing
countries. What
is Recycling /
Bringing it Full Cycle
Side effects of not being aware of this impact are global warming, loss of beautiful space given up for landfills, not enough clean water to drink, loss of precious wildlife and plants, plus many more consequence that we are not even privy to ...yet. The time is now - to become aware, to educate ourselves,
to take action, and to educate others. It is our responsibility as
inhabitants and co-creators of this planet if we hope to maintain the
beauty of our surroundings. For more information on the importance of recycling follow these links: What Materials Can Be Recycled Help the Environment by Recycling Return From What is Recycling to the Benefits of Recycling home page.
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On a
smaller scale many businesses are providing clearly marked bins for
employees to throw their recyclable trash away. Energy efficient light
bulbs are being used in offices and leaders within businesses offer
educational materials on recycling and ways to live sustainably to
their employees and in their community.