My SMART goal is to start recycling glass, paper, plastic, and aluminum at my apartment complex. Where I currently live trash is picked up multiple times throughout the week however, there is not an option to recycle. I would like to start collecting the materials that are recyclable and dispose of them at a recycling center.
There are many benefits of recycling the biggest being that it will save money and create jobs with its growing popularity. Other interesting facts about recycling are:
- The energy we save when we recycle one glass bottle is enough to light a light bulb for four hours.
- A national recycling rate of 30% reduces greenhouse gas emissions as much as removing nearly 25 million cars from the road.
- Recycling prevents habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and soil erosion associated with logging and mining.
Tonight I started to make the first changes necessary to reach my goal; I went to Target and purchased another trash can that I can place all my recyclable items in. My roommate will also be partcipating in this change which means twice as many items will be being recycled. :)
Blogged for the Eco-Chic Lifestyle Change Week 1 hosted by Amy@Eco-Chic with Amy.
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That is really strange that you don't have recycling at your apartment it seems that its almost standard now. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteYeah I think it is bizarre you don't get a recylcing option at your apartment too. There is one at my apartment complex but I don't think it is followed too closely. I always see things that don't belong in there. But good job including your roommate in the change!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the last comments. I have been having huge computer problems. I think this is a really cool thing to do and hope the best of luck
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