Recycling

Recycling in America. Hoy, Valerie. "Beverage container recycling rate issues." __Container Recycling institute.com__. 2003/2006. The CRI. 27 Feb 2009 . Recycling pros and cons. "Recycling pros and cons.." __The office of natural recource programs__. 10/13/04. Passaic county, NJ. office of natural recource programs. 27 Feb 2009 .
 * Over 215 billion plastic, glass and alluminum beverage bottles and cans sold in the U.S. in 2006; 66% percent were not recycled.T.C.
 * Recycling rates are steadily declining.T.C.
 * Because . . .T.C.
 * Fewer aluminum can buyback centers T.C.
 * Increased contamination of recyclables collected through curbside programs T.C.
 * Increase in “immediate consumption” containers—containers consumed away from home and away from curbside bins T.C.
 * Recycling saves money.T.C.
 * Recycling also prevents the overflowing of waste dumps.T.C.
 * Recycling can bring in revenue as well.T.C.
 * Most american families do not recycle.T.C.

Recycling history
 * Recycling can bring in revenue.T.C.
 * It lowers the amount of waste thrown into natural habitats.T.C.
 * It costs money though.T.C.
 * Recycling can be used to remake common household items.T.C.
 * People have created the 5 R's.T.C.
 * Reduce.the amount of waste we produce. 31.6% of all household waste comes from packaging and $1 out of every $10 we spend on groceries is actually for the packaging, NOT the product. T.C.
 * Reuse.as much as possible. Avoid disposable products whenever possible. Purchase products that can be used over and over again.T.C.
 * Recycle.Everything that is recyclable.T.C.
 * Reject.Products with packaging that is excessive or not recyclable.T.C.
 * React.by talking to store managers and writing letters to manufacturers and legislators.T.C.

"Waste and recycling history." __Waste online__. Waste online. 27 Feb 2009 .


 * Landfills began as far back as 3000 B.C.T.C.
 * Most people would burn their trash and bury it in their back yards.T.C.
 * Also, many cities had a common waste dump.T.C.
 * They really had no recognition of the long term damage.T.C.
 * It wasnt until hundreds of years later that the damage was even noticed.T.C.
 * Many animals each year are harmed or even killed because of unrecycled trash.T.C.
 * Landfills are common places to find bears and birdsT.C..
 * These animals can develope illnesses and such from certian chemicals.T.C.
 * Our oceans are being polluted each year due to not recycling.T.C.
 * Endangered species are even being depleted.T.C.