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RECYCLING

RECYCLING. The Benefits of Recycling Rasha Kazkaz, MPH student-Public Health Walden University PH 6165. Environmental Health Instructor: Dr. Shana Morrell Summer, 2009. Let Us Protect Our Environment!. • We can protect our environment and reduce the amounts of solid and hazardous waste

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RECYCLING

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  1. RECYCLING The Benefits of Recycling Rasha Kazkaz, MPH student-Public Health Walden University PH 6165. Environmental Health Instructor: Dr. Shana Morrell Summer, 2009

  2. Let Us Protect Our Environment! • We can protect our environment and reduce the amounts of solid and hazardous waste • We can work together to reduce the amounts of plastic, papers, and soda cans • We can all help to make our environment healthy • Andy D Black. (2008). Reducing Global Warming by Recycling Products and Using Biodegradable Bags. Ezine@rticles. From http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Reducing-Global-Warming-by-Recycling-Products-and-Using- Biodegradable-Bags&id=1698375 •

  3. What Is Recycling? • Recycling means separating, collecting, and ultimately using a material that would have been thrown away. Much of the aluminum, glass, paper and steel used for packaging today is already recycled. That means these materials are reused, or remanufactured into new products. What is recycling?. (2006). Recycling works. From http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/Recywrks/recywrks1.htm

  4. The Benefits of Recycling • Removes pollution from waste stream • Reduces the use of raw materials • Reduces tree cutting • Saves money and energy Environmental Protection Agency (2006). Paper Recycling. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/paper/basics/index.htm

  5. More Benefits from Recycling • Recycling builds communities • Recycling creates jobs • Recycling builds a strong economy What is recycling?. (2006). 7 Benefits of Recycling. From: http://www.pacebutler.com/blog/what-is- recycling-7-reasons-why-we-should/ The Economics of Recycling in the Southeast: Understanding the Whole Picture. (2008). Region 4: Municipal Government Toolkit. EPA. From http://www.epa.gov/Region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html

  6. The Importance of Recycling • Recycling reduces pollution and it helps in preventing global warming • Products that are manufactured from recycled products saves a lot of energy • Recycling saves space for waste disposal Why is Recycling Important ?. (2008). Buzzle.com.Retrieved From: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why-is-recycling-important.html

  7. What Is Recyclable? • Clear glass containers • Office papers • Aluminum • Steel cans • Plastic soda bottles, and plastic milk jugs • Detergent containers • Juice and food containers What Can be Recycled?. (2008). Recycling works. From: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/Recywrks/recywrks2.htm

  8. What Is Not Recyclable? • Window glass, and broken glass • Ceramics • Light bulbs or ovenware • Plastic bowls and plates What Can be Recycled?. (2008). Recycling Works. From: http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/Recywrks/recywrks2.htm

  9. The Impact of Plastic Wastes on the Environment • Plastic wastes are one of the main causes of ocean pollution • Marine animals eat plastic wastes by mistake • Plastic recycling is important to save oceans and marine life Plastic Continent: Plastic Recycling Overview. (2008). Retrieved from: http://buzzle.com/articles/plastic-continent-plastic-recycling-overview.html

  10. Plastic Products that can be Made from Recycled Plastic • Plastic bags, window frames, CD cases, garden furniture, office accessories, plumping pipes, toys, and carpets. • It is estimated about 6-8% of the solid wastes in the U.S. is plastic wastes. • Plastic wastes take 700 years to decompose and mix with the earth soil. Plastic Continent: Plastic Recycling Overview. (2008). Buzzle.com. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/plastic-continent-plastic-recycling-overview.html

  11. Facts About Plastic Recycling • Every one ton of recycled plastic saves the same amount of water used by one person in two months and about 2000 pounds of oil • In 2007, more than 325 million pounds of plastic containers were collected for recycling. In the same year more than 2.3 billion pounds of plastic bottles were recycled • In 2005, 504 material recovery facilities were processing 50,180 tons of recyclable collected materials per day • In recent years, plastic recycling has tripled in the U.S. Plastic recycling facts. (2008). Buzzle.com. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/plastic- recycling-facts.html

  12. Paper Recycling • According to EPA , about 35% of municipal solid waste stream (MSW) is made up of paper. (EPA, 2006) • Paper makes up the largest portion of MSW and it is also one of the most recovered materials. Basic Information Details. Paper recycling. (2006). EPA. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/waste/coserve/materials/paper/basics/index.htm

  13. The Importance of Paper Recycling • Conserves resources • Saves energy • Creates jobs • Supplies valuable raw materials to industry • Reduces the need for new landfills • Saves many trees in the forest from being cut down Why is it Important to Recycle Paper?. Retrieved from http://www.earth911.com/paper/why-is-it- important-to-recycle-paper/

  14. How Can You Participate in Recycling? • You can contact the recycling centers in your area. They will give you special containers for recycling and they will tell you the weekly recycling time • Plastics and glass must be sorted by the number size that is marked inside the container triangle • Soda cans and plastic food containers must be washed to keep the insects away Mariette Mifflin. (2005). Recycling made easy & how to get started. About.com: House wares/ Appliances. Retrieved from http://www.housewares.about.com/od/homeessentials/a/recycling.htm

  15. CDC’s Recommendations • Use durable mugs instead of disposal cups. • Use cloth napkins instead of paper ones. • Donate old magazines or clothing. • Participate in a paint collection and reuse program. Three R’s of Going Green: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. (2008). CDC features. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/features/GoingGreen/

  16. Recycling Containers

  17. Useful Websites Find a Recycling Center. (2009). The Recycling Center. Retrieved from http://www.recyclingcenter.info/ Marc Lallanilla. (2009). Common Recycling Symbols. About.com: Green Living. Retrieved from http://www.greenliving.about.com/od/basics/tp/Recycling- Symbols.htm Recycling Symbol (U.S.). (2009). Earth Odyssey, LLC. Retrieved from http://wwwearthodyssey.com/symbols.html Recycling Bins & Recycling Containers That Improve your Living. (2009). Recycling Supply.com. Retrieved from http://www.recyclingsupply.com/

  18. References Environmental Protection Agency (2006). Paper Recycling. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/paper/basics/index.htm Marriet Miffllin. (2005). Recycling made easy & how to get started. About.com: House Wares/ Appliances. Retrieved from http://www.housewares.about.com/od/homeessentials/a/recycling.htm Plastic Continent. Plastic Recycling Overview. (2008). Buzzle.com. Retrieved from http://www,buzzle.com/articles/plastic-continent-plastic-recycling-overview.html Plastic Recycling Facts. (2008). Buzzle.com. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/plastic-recycling-facts.html Andy D Black. (2008). Reducing Global Warming by Recycling Products and Using Biodegradable Bags. Ezine@rticles. Retrieved from http://www.ezinearticles.com/?Reducing-Global-Warming-by-Recycling-Products-and-Using- Biodegradable-Bags&id=1698375 The Economics of Recycling in the Southeast: Understanding the Whole Picture. (2008). Region4: Municipal Government Toolkit. EPA. Retrieved from http://www.epa.gov/Region4/waste/rcra/mgtoolkit/economic.html Three R’s of Going Green. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. (2008). CDC. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/Features/GoingGreen/ What is Recycling?. (2008). Recycling Works. Retrieved from http://www.dep.state.pa.us/dep/deputate/airwaste/wm/recycle/Recywrks/recywrks1.htm What is Recycling. (2006). 7 Benefits of Recycling. Retrieved from http://www.pacebutler.com/blog/what-is-recycling- 7-reasons-why-we-should/ Why is Recycling Important?. (2008). Buzzle.com. Retrieved from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/why is recycling

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