Recycling: How to Save Resources and Money
Posted: 04-Feb-2005; Updated: 28-Dec-2006
Recycling means much more than separating out plastic, glass and newspapers from the rest of our trash. Recycling preserves natural resources, energy and landfill space. Wiser use of products -- such as rechargeable batteries -- can also save consumers money. Also, the shopping decisions we make (buying products containing recycled materials and reduced packaging, for example) encourage companies to engage in more environmentally sensitive practices.
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| Precycling: How to Shop for Future Generations - To "precycle" is to make buying choices that support responsible products and packaging, make recycling easier and reduce the amount of garbage you throw away. It sends a signal to manufacturers that responsible products and packaging are good business. |
| Composting: Nature's Recycling Program - A helpful guide on the benefits of composting, what can be composted, instructions on how to build a compost bin, case studies and other resources. |
| Return Trip: How to Recycle the Family Car - You can recycle most of what goes into building and running your motor vehicle, and also take more care in disposing of your vehicle when it reaches the end of its life. |
| Is There an Afterlife for Your Computer? - PCs and computer monitors are major sources of lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and other polluting materials. When consigned to landfills they pose a major ecological hazard. Fortunately there are means to reuse, recycle and properly dispose of computers and other electronic components. |
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