ReReRE+RECYCLE....+REDUCE....+REUSE!




 * In 2001 the US populations was 286,354,000, it contained 409, 209,000 tons of waste. Every person on earth produced over a ton of waste! Only 33% was recycled and 278,139,720 tons were thrown away. Earth is Almost DEAD Together with everyones contribution WE CAN SAVE OUR PLANET =]]**


 * Ways to Recycle**

recycling turns materials that would have been waste into something else, with a fraction of the energy. Recycle glass, metals, paper, and plastic (preferably separated) to be made into other goods. have recycling bins in your home, always in obvious places. recycle old cells phones and electronics your family doesn't want any longer Make things out of your boxes and stuff Start a compost heap in your back yard If you do it right it won't smell at all.


 * Ways to Reduce**

Reusing items When possible is even better than recycling or reducing b/c you have what you have what you need and it saves energy needed to recreate something from it. buy things that will last a real long time. look for items needed that have packaging that is biodegradable or free of toxins. buy materials used of recycled goods or one that can be reused multiple times. reduce on the amount of time you spend running water, or watching TV. repair broke items rather then buy new ones, it is cheaper and easy too. if possible think of how much waste you are buying and don't buy the items with major amounts of packaging. instead of buying something you will not use often, try borrowing it from someone.


 * Recycling activities prevented over 64 million tons of material from ending up in landfills. Today our country recycles 32% of its waste. 68% of all waste can be recycled but we are only composting and recycling 15%**


 * Ways to Reuse** [[image:reuse.jpg width="276" height="202" align="right"]]


 * Using durable coffee mugs.
 * Using cloth napkins or towels.
 * Refilling bottles.
 * Donating old magazines or surplus equipment.
 * Reusing boxes.
 * Turning empty jars into containers for extra food.
 * Buy refillable pens and pencils.


 * Benefits of Reducing, Reusing and Recycling**

Conserves resources for our children's future. Saves energy. Supplies valuable raw materials to industry. Creates jobs. Stimulates the development of greener technologies. Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators. Saves money. Set's up for a better Earth. The benefits are unlimited, by recycling reducing and reusing we will have a 100% better world when it comes to the environment.

Over the last 10 years we have reduced nearly two billion dollars worth of material. It seems like a lot but if we continue at this rate will will destroy Earth.





http://www.zerowasteamerica.org/Statistics.htm