

Why Recycling Is Not Enough

Call2Recycle, Inc. releases white paper on benefits of embracing a circular economy

Recycling can be seen as the definitive strategy for reducing waste and minimizing the environmental impact of consumer products; however, optimal solutions for waste management are far more subtle and complex.  Call2Recycle, Inc., North America's first and largest consumer battery stewardship organization, released: "Shifting the Focus from End-of-Life Recycling to Continuous Product Lifecycles," a white paper on how embracing a circular economy can be a much more powerful and effective approach to waste management.


Green Living Ways To Cut Down On Garbage And Save Money

When your trash is picked up and rolled away in a truck, it winds up in a landfill with lots of other garbage. Now, although this fact may mean nothing to you, it should if you want to live in a healthier environment. Garbage that is buried in landfills rots away and releases toxins into the air and into the soil. If all of us cut down on the amount of garbage we make, our efforts will make a difference. Here's what you can do to cut down on waste:


Reuse That! Undeniable Recycling Remuneration We Can All Applaud

We’ve all heard it before: we need to recycle more. Paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, metal, and sometimes even foam (if your city has facilities that are equipped with the proper recycling equipment to process foam) are all recyclable materials that can be used to prevent toxin waste from littering our streets and denigrating our fragile ecosystem. The truth is that recycling does a lot more than just protect our environment, though. We’ll shine some light on a few benefits so you can better see for yourself.


4 Items You Should Never Discard In The Regular Trash

Recycling is a big thing these days, and for good reason. People all over the world are waking up to the necessity that is recycling everything from plastic and glass to aluminum and paper. They're even taking steps to properly get rid of electronic equipment. All of these materials, when not properly disposed of, can end up in the environment or in landfills where they pollute the natural world and pose a serious threat to wildlife and humans.


Top online sources to get your computers recycled for cash

Recycle Your Electronics for Cash

Usually, it is a very rare practice to recycle used computers once you are done with using them and wish to upgrade to a new laptop or a computer. You may not realize it but recycling any electronic device can do the environment a huge favour and is essentially, a very green option. In order to encourage the habit of recycling your computers, there are several online websites that offer you cash for selling your computer to them for recycling purposes. Electronics recycling in St. Louis and Atlanta as well as other cities across the Southeast are soon gaining momentum and more people are realizing the importance of doing so. Therefore, unless you wish to donate your computer to charity, you must consider recycling using the enlisted online resources that can also help you earn a decent chunk of money. This can easily aid your wish to upgrade to a new system as it provides considerable financial support for the same. Given below are some reliable online resources wherein you can consider recycling your old computer for money.


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Composting: What You Need To Know

Americans produce hundreds of millions of tons of solid waste every year, with the majority of it going straight to landfills. Even though a mere 27 percent is recycled every year, you can make a difference by composting your own organic materials. Instead of throwing your grass clippings, banana peels, newspaper, sawdust and yard trimmings away, compost them into your own premium grade, au naturale fertilizer.

What is Composting?

Essentially, compost is decaying organic matter that can be used as a natural fertilizer for your lawn. Humus is the best quality of compost you can get because it is stable and thoroughly decomposed. It’s dark brown or black like soil and usually smells like how soil smells. Composting has been going on since the Earth began when the first tree branches fell to the ground and started decomposing. The minerals and nutrients are then recycled back into the soil from which the tree branch came.

Why Should I Compost?

Composting is popular because it is a natural option for fertilizing your lawn- it replicates the processes already in place throughout nature. More advantages of composting are:

  • Reduces the demand for water, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides.

  • Is a low-cost option for lawn fertilization methods

  • Can rehabilitate contaminated soil

  • Leads to higher agricultural yields

  • Reduces amount of waste and disposal costs

How Long Does it Take?

If you are composting effectively, it can take as little as two to three weeks. If you don’t dote on your compost pile, it can take months.

How Do I Compost Effectively?

Composting is easy once you get the hang of it. Before you get started, though, you need to consider the following processes:

  • Compost needs a balance between “green” and “brown” organic materials. Green materials, like grass clippings, contain lots of nitrogen. Brown materials, like tree branches, produce large amounts of carbon.

  • Microorganisms can eat up the organic materials faster if there’s more surface area. This means chipping and shredding will help your compost become more homogenous, which is very good. It also helps control the temperature of the compost.

  • Speaking of temperature, microorganisms also need a nice temperature to work their magic. If the temperature of your compost is rising, that means the microorganisms are doing their jobs. If it is remaining stagnant, your compost may just be rotting.

  • Keep your compost relatively moist. This will help the microorganisms do their job as well. You can water it yourself or let the rain take care of it.

  • Oxygen needs to be able to flow through your pile of compost. If it becomes to compact, that can be bad news for your microorganisms. It can be a good idea to turn your compost with a rake or add bulking agents like wood chips or shredded newspaper that will help air filter throughout the compost.

  • You’ll need to designate a spot to put your compost bin. Too close to your house, and you’ll have to smell it. Too far away, and your neighbors will. It could also help to think about it like a plant. A compost pile needs proper drainage, some light and some shade.

Emily Kaltman writes for The Grass Outlet in Austin, Texas. Emily is an avid composter.

The Global Impact Of Resource Dependence

Extraction of natural resources from within the earth and the harvesting or surface resources has been occurring for thousands of years. In ancient civilizations, there exists ample evidence of the mining and cultivation of natural resources for the purposes of crafting tools and ornamental jewelry, constructing monuments and residences, and trading as a valuable commodity.


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