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Recycling. By: Sarah Kosik. introduction. Where does our trash go? Explain why just throwing away trash is harmful The trash we throw away doesn’t always end up in the garbage but is left on the ground resulting in pollution and unsanitary living conditions.
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Recycling By: Sarah Kosik
introduction • Where does our trash go? • Explain why just throwing away trash is harmful • The trash we throw away doesn’t always end up in the garbage but is left on the ground resulting in pollution and unsanitary living conditions. • Landfills are increasing causing pollution and health hazards as well. Original 11/1/12 taken at The University of Akron
Images Original 11/3/12 http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/resources/environment-book/groundwatercontamination.html http://trashcansunlimited.com/all_products.html Images (3) sent by relative Dylan Pudder on 11/3/12, Northeast Ohio
What can we do? • Recycle! • It’s clean and safe, a much better alternative to disposing our waste • Working together will benefit our planet, making it a much better place to live. http://ritakeller.com/blog/2012/07/asking-the-right-questions.html/question-mark
Images http://www.more4kids.info/704/top-10-recycling-websites-for-kids/ http://www.keepoklahomabeautiful.com/buy-recycled http://www.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=3751746 http://silverton.cps-k12.org/afterschool.htm
Who can make a difference? • Anyone can recycle! • Even kids can make a difference by working with their peers to recycle • Schools encourage recycling by providing recycling bins http://ardmorehabitatforhumanity.org/events/2008kidscancontest.html
Where can I recycle? • Recycle bins can be found almost anywhere especially in schools where students use a lot of paper. • Recycling bins can also be found in parks, recreational centers, libraries, and the workplace. You can even have one for your home!
Images Original photos 10/31/12, 11/1/12 and 11/3/12 taken at The University of Akron and in Norton, Ohio
What can be recycled? • Most recycling bins have signs to show what can be recycled, but the most common recyclables are as follows; plastic, aluminum, paper, and cardboard. Sorting can make the process easier before going to the recycle bin Original Photos taken 11/3/12 Norton, Ohio
Images http://www.couponingtodisney.com/2011/05/29/your-fund-add-extra-cash-by-recycling-aluminum-cans/ http://www.atlantaintownpaper.com/2011/06/green-insider-the-truth-about-plastic-recycling/ http://news.discovery.com/tech/why-dont-electronics-companies-use-recycled-plastic.html http://www.martinenvironmentalsvcs.com/services/recycling-services/ http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Land/RecyclingandOperationsprogram/EducationandOutreach/Pages/programs/landprograms/recycling/education/citizen.aspx http://www.jacksonriverenterprises.com/
Let’s make a difference • Instead of throwing away what can easily be recycled lets make a difference and go green. • We live on such a beautiful planet so lets start now! http://www.hamden.com/content/7089/7093/7091/9215/default.aspx
Images http://www.ncwaterfalls.com/ http://www.wallpaper-valley.com/nature.php Photos (3) sent by relative Katherine Kosik 11/3/12 Northeast Ohio
images Photos (2) sent by Dylan Pudder 11/3/12 taken in Northeast Ohio http://www.monroecounty.gov/des-solidwaste.php http://www.co.ho.md.us/BusinessRecycling.htm http://earthorganizationnamibia.blogspot.com/