The key to sustainable recycling

Recycling is the process of creating new items from used and old materials. This reduces energy and materials that are quite useful rather than wasted. The term sustainability has gained a lot of importance in recent years. and refers to the satisfaction of present needs. without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. which creates a balance between caring for the environment economic growth and the well-being of society

This concept applied to recycling means that It is important that recycling is dry, clean and separated into relevant categories. And efficient waste management requires cooperation from all citizens. If we separate everything correctly, then the recycled material will be even bigger.

Effective waste management requires cooperation from all citizens.

Achieving sustainable recycling will always be possible if each of us takes action to help the planet.For example, we can separate trash, turn off lights, and use reusable products. Eat organic fruits and vegetables Close the faucet properly. Avoid leaving the power plugged in. Use a thermostat Use public transportation…

The importance of the collection center

Collection centers are responsible for collecting the production of small producers so that they can compete in quantity and quality in the markets of large urban centers. As we know The value chain involved in recycling will benefit if each of us participates in the correct separation of materials.

Next, we’ll look at five key ideas about the importance of getting dry, clean, and separated materials to a collection center:

• Material quality: If the material is clean, dry and separated It will ensure higher quality materials to be brought to market and reused.
• Cross contamination: If one of these materials is mixed with waste that causes pollution, such as tuna oil, It can also contaminate other recyclable materials, such as cardboard or paper. This makes it a useless material and prevents it from being recycled. A curious and important fact to keep in mind: One drop of used oil contaminates 1000 liters of water.
• Reduce costs:This factor increases as hours are reduced and fewer resources are used to separate recycling. We also prevent them from having to invest resources to take non-recyclable items to landfill, which is very important because many families rely on this financial assistance and benefit from this campaign.
• Health and cleanliness: Clean materials mean no bad odors in the docking center. And there are no pests that may affect the health of co-workers.
• Material rotation: If we separate the materials Various processes It will be streamlined and recycling will proceed much faster. This leaves room for receiving more valuable materials.

How to properly separate recyclables

• Paper and cardboard: This type of waste that we collect at home includes newspapers, envelopes, letters, various papers, even egg cartons or milk cartons. Correct recycling is in the blue container. without mixing with plastic container scraps or food Make sure to fold it up for proper disposal.
• Plastic and packaging: In this category We carry water pitchers and water bottles, aerosols, aerosols, cans or cans. and trays for fruit, meat or fish. A suitable container for this waste is yellow.
• Organic waste: It refers to everything that is leftovers, food, or the skins of fruits and vegetables. Remember that you cannot add oil. feminine hygiene products or diapers into a bucket or bag that we can put all of this in The brown container is one.
• Crystal and glass: We mean glass from a glass bottle or jar. And anything made from broken glass This type of recycling must be disposed of in green containers. Not organic waste
• Waste and remains: Some examples include cigarette butts, diapers, female sanitary pads. The dust that we collect when we sweep the house. Dust bag scraps, razor blades, chewing gum, or kitchen scouring pads All of this is recycled in a gray container.

Other types of objects such as Clothing, gasoline, toys, batteries or items such as appliances, printer ink or lamps, we must take them to a recycling point in our neighborhood, city or town to leave them there. And all of this is waste that has other recycling processes or cannot be recycled. This way you will be able to separate your waste correctly and do your part in taking good care of the environment.

Recycling electrical appliances

The continuous and rapid evolution of technology in which we live today has resulted in a huge amount of waste from electronics and electrical equipment. Part of these small appliances It contains highly toxic substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium that can harm the environment and affect human health.For this reason, they require special care. The fact that these devices end up in landfills mixed with leftover waste rather than being recycled in a regulated manner causing great danger This is because these devices expel gases, refrigerants, and oils contained in refrigerators and air conditioners. Including fluorescent dust that is present in tube televisions. of cathode rays or batteries and capacitors that we find in other devices

Electrical appliances contain toxic substances and therefore require special recycling.

Every year almost 100,000 tonnes of small appliances are sold in Spain, such as razors, mixers, radios, plants, toasters… The future of these electronics and electrical devices is defined by the famous 3 Rs:

1. Reduce electronic equipment use and repairs: More and more devices are being used. and is replaced by new equipment faster. Consumption reduction is a preventative measure that attempts to reduce the number of tonnes of waste to be recycled. A good way to stop this is to think before you throw it away. There is an option to re-use it by repairing it first.
2. Repeat use: If it cannot be repaired We can reuse some parts in other devices or give them a new life. Of course, it is always necessary to ensure correct operation. We must prevent these objects from ending up in landfills.
3. Recycle: Every object can be recycled in one way or another. You just have to break the tradition and stereotypes of decorating. Practicality And what is daily life? Modify the device so that it can be used again by other users. And if the product no longer works and has no chance of being used You should opt for recycling.

Reasons for recycling

Recycling is everyone’s responsibility. And the consequences of bad practices will be with us and future generations as well. So we need to know why recycling is so important because It is one of the simplest activities that we can participate in in our daily life..

For example, when we recycle We will give the world time to restore forests because Overexploitation of natural resources Including air and water pollution will be reduced. And for every ton of paper recycled It will help reduce 18 trees.

Another reason we need to raise awareness about recycling is that This work reduces pressure on existing landfill sites. Increase lifespan and reduce the need to create new things Other than that Save time and money developing new products.

When we recycle We are giving the world time to restore forests.

On the other hand, 2 tonnes of plastic recycled is equivalent to 1 tonne of oil saved. And for every container recycled, It saves the energy required to run the television for 3 hours. In summary, recycling is a reflection of culture and social responsibility. You have many reasons to do it… Are you joining the change to improve your world and your life?

Curiosity about sustainable recycling

• Human fat obtained from liposuction can be recycled as fuel.
• Aluminum cans can be recycled and put back on store shelves in just two months.
• Each day 27,000 trees are cut down to produce toilet paper.
• Recycling just one plastic bottle can save enough energy to light a 60-watt bulb for up to 6 hours.
• If we recycle all newspapers More than 250 million trees can be saved each year.
• In Finland, almost 100% of glass bottles are recycled. And 9 out of 10 plastic bottles are returned for recycling.
• Recycling one ton of plastic can save up to 7,500 liters of fuel.
• In Germany, the “Doggone Project” recycles dead pets into compost.
• Plastic bags thrown into the ocean kill over a million marine animals every year.
• Recycling saves energy and results in fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
• Half a million trees have to be cut down to produce the Sunday newspaper each week.