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    According to Pichtel (2005), unwanted materials in the recycled process can affect in a negative way the outcomes of the recycle process and can be hazardous to workers. In addition, some industries will not accept low levels of contamination and some other industries just remove foreign material. Contamination affects the quality and recyclability of products since unwanted materials can damage the products. Recycled Paper- According to Pichtel (2005), “Paper products comprise by far the majority

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    your bin, cardboard should be added to your list of recyclable items both at home and at work. It is one of the most widely used recyclable materials on the planet. It's also one of the few that is non-toxic, 100% biodegradable and can often be reused in its current state. But when the material finally wears out, remember to recycle it. Cardboard recycling is important precisely because it is so heavily used. A Heavy And Heavily Used Material Over 90 percent of all products shipped in the U.S

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    slows down the living of trees, reduce city’s exposure to chemicals. There are many ways to reuse recyclable items and craft to save money. Recycling is important for human society, because it helps prevent global warming. From the 1770s to today, the history of recycling begins in the year of 1776 when America declared its Independence from the English, and rebels turn to recycling to provide material to fight the War of Independence. Whereas in 1897, New York City creates a facility where trash

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    Instead of being a country focused on self-betterment, we need to be geared towards societal-betterment. Recycling is an element to societal improvement because it decreases waste. Additionally, it allows for materials to be reused, so future generations can enjoyed the same resources. However, changing a societal dynamic is a monstrous goal. Therefore, immediate change needs to adapt to the millennial way of life. Because we are a generation centered on convenience

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    methane being generated. If paper is recycled, it doesn’t end up in the waste stream, headed for a landfill where it will degrade and generate methane. Simply out, the less paper landfilled, the less methane emitted. The more way to recycle all materials, the less it goes into places where trash is being dumped. Second, recycling also improves air quality by reducing the need for power. By collecting, processing and shipping recycled stuff to industrial users requires less energy than mining, refining

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    According to the article Bottled Water vs. Tap Water by Jackie Dana, “It’s estimated that people spend $100 billion a year on bottled water, each American drinks 21 gallons per year, almost 2 gallons per month!” We see them everywhere but it is where we see them that is damaging to the environment, for instance, our streets, oceans, and not properly thrown out. These plastic bottles have become unneeded waste starting a global problem. There are better alternatives for carrying our everyday water

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    to outline all the various ways value is taken in one form or another from refuse which will include; the ecological value by reducing the space taken up in landfill sites, the value of profit in reducing Local Authority Costs by the selling of recyclable rubbish, the value of conserving natural resources when recycling paper, glass, plastic, clothing and IT equipment. The charitable value of providing clothing both in UK and abroad for those in need of help and food to those who might starve without

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    Converse Energy Future

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    According to CEF, Converse Energy Future, in 2016, recycling is a process to create new items from old and used materials. This helps in reducing energy and potentially useful materials from being wasted. In 2014, according to Ever Green Recycling, each person in the US on average generates around four pounds of trash each day, which translates into 1.5 tons of waste each year. People do not take recycling seriously even though it has a huge impact on our world and fortunately is extremely easy to

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    Personal Narrative of Recycling

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    businesses but I only got two out of the four I asked which were Rite-Aid and Vons. The third box was placed at a preschool named Head Start. I Had the two businesses and school place my box in their break lounge for the employees to recycle their recyclables. I started my project on October 7th and picked up all the boxes on November 1st My main goal for my project was to get the businesses and school to start recycling the cans and bottles instead of just throwing them away. I wanted the businesses

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    recycle “to help the environment.” So what does helping the environment mean: “cleaner air, water, and oceans,” “reducing landfill space and potential wildlife endangerment while also reducing the power needs of plants and factories to create new materials,” and “a healthy ecosystem,” yet 79% of people surveyed don’t recycle enough. Why? “I choose not to recycle because my family doesn’t, so I don’t.” As important as recycling is, it’s still not implemented enough because it is not enough to know reduce

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