There is a debate brewing of late……should recycling should be mandatory?  The argument is ‘freedom’. Why should you be forced to do something? Doesnt that violate my right? The counter argument being – what about the rights of the planet?  The planet allows us to live comfortably and yet we abuse it when we don’t [...]

The aluminium can is made of two parts: the can ends and the can body. The advantage of aluminum is it weight and strength. It is extremely lightweight but has a high strength to weight ratio.  It is a third of the density of steel.  Additionally, aluminum is resistant to corrosion. The recycling of aluminum [...]

The question of “why is recycling so important?” should be answered by discussing the earth’s limited resources.  The earth only produces so much steel.  It has a depleting amount of forestland to convert to paper.  While many countries including the United States are leaders in the area of technology, recycling has lagged behind in results.    [...]

There are so many ways that you can become part of the environmental movement to reduce the waste in our landfills.  It does not take a huge commitment on your part and does not even cost you time.  Recycling becomes part of your subconscious way of living, in the same way that going to work [...]

Its a shame how few people are aware of the importance of recycling; Many people don’t even know how to recycle, let alone actually attempt at doing it! Knowing the best way to recycle is crucial, as if done incorrectly, you are not only wasting your time, but the the guys who pick up your [...]

Human beings have a natural tendency to produce waste. As our society and technology has developed, the kind of waste that we produce has changed, and it reflects the changes we have seen as a community. A large percentage of environmental damage has occurred as a result of the way garbage has been disposed of [...]

In the recent decade, there has been a notable increase in the use of mobile phones. Reports indicate that people buy new phones fairly often and most homes have many cell phones that are out of use. Instead of increasing the number of unused mobile phones in your house, phone recycling is suggested. According to [...]

We have now reached a stage in the earth’s history where man can no longer take for granted the earth’s bountiful natural resources. However, despite the urgency of the situation, people are still very casual about their recycling. Small measures around the home and office will make a big difference to where we stand, and [...]

Styrofoam is essentially made up of polystyrene which is one of the most commonly used materials for packaging and disposable food containers. Polystyrene is also used to make hydrogen bombs and napalm! Styrofoam is also highly flammable, and the production of it involves the use of Benzene, which is a carcinogen. Environmentally speaking, Styrofoam takes [...]

Today, we find signs and recycling slogans that emphasize the importance of recycling all around us. While this idea may be inspiring to some, it is often the case that most people do not understand the recycling process and so are unwilling to participate in it. Understanding the recycling process for different materials is very [...]