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Is Recycling Worth The Effort?. By Omar Alcaraz And Felix Tsoi. Outline. Recycling & Natural resources. Recycling & the economy. Different kinds of recycling methods. Pro’s and Con’s. Recycling helps conserve natural resources. Reduces Emission Reduces landfill space Overloads Earth.
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Is Recycling Worth The Effort? By Omar Alcaraz And Felix Tsoi
Outline • Recycling & Natural resources. • Recycling & the economy. • Different kinds of recycling methods. • Pro’s and Con’s
Recycling helps conserve natural resources • Reduces Emission • Reduces landfill space • Overloads Earth
Recycling and the Economy • Creates jobs • Forces businesses to make products that are recyclable • Consumers should recycle
A variety of recycling methods • Curbside • Drop off recycling
Facts about Recyclables • Aluminum • Paper • Glass/bottles
Cons about not recycling • Materials stay on Earth long time • Litter the Earth • Running out of space
The 3 R’s • Recycle, Reuse, and reduce waste • One simple phrase • Lots of meaning
Summary • 1 can = 3 hrs tv • 1 glass = 4 hrs light • Recycling is good
Resources • Laurence Pringle, (1974), Recycling Resources, Macmillan Publishing co,.Inc. New York, N.Y. • Cornella B. Cessna, B.A.,M.S, (1994), Garbage, and other pollution, Information plus Wylie, Texas 75098 • Video hosted by Ed begley, Jr. (1994),Earth Aid: Recycling, View Inc. New York, NY • www.cvwma.com/information/wrn/wrn_index.htm. Viewed on 6/7/06