1.0 Introduction
1.1 Background
Macmillan English Dictionary defines recycling as “the process of treating waste materials such as newspaper and bottles so that they can be used again”. Beside paper and bottles there have lots of recyclable items such as aluminum cans, scrap metals, plastic and printer cartridges. Recycling saves energy and reduces pollution and would help slow down global climate change.
The history of recycling is started nearly 4000 years ago, there was a recovery and reuse system of bronze scrap in operation in Europe and there is evidence that composting was carried out in China. In 1898, The Association of Cleansing Superintendents is established, which today has evolved into the Institute of Wastes Management.
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2003, p.306). Solid domestic waste is one of the major environmental problems faced by most municipalities in the country particularly in urban areas. The generation rate of waste is 1.0kg/day per person and 80 percent of the 230 landfills in the country have only two years of lifespan left. Despite rigorous campaigns of recycling, the attainment of recycling rate has increased from 1-2 percent in 1997 to merely 5 percent in 2001 (Aini et al. 2002, cited in Said et al. 2003, p.306).
Studies have shown that the most significant factor affecting nature is not the official government policy but public awareness (Chukwuma 1998, cited in Said et al. 2003, p.306) or public concern for environment and the readiness to bear the cost of minimizing the adverse impacts of their activities (Ramsey and Rickson 1976, cited in Said et al. 2003, p.306).
2.2 Malaysia Current Recycling Campaign
Accordingly, various policies and strategies are currently developed and implemented by the government in order to ensure sustainable development of the nation. The root causes of environmental problems are related to human activities, consumption and production patterns, many of which are unaffected by environmental policies. Studies by various scholars have demonstrated that the quality of the environment depends
Neglect to take care of the land after many decades is starting to show significant negative effects on the environment. Many people do not know what all entails land pollution other than the commonly known pollutions such as chemical and waste, the list may surprise you. The list includes sewage treatment, nuclear waste, construction, urbanization, industrialization, landfills, mining, logging, agricultural practices. and deforestation (Rinkesh). As humans, we have continued to develop as a species technologically, communally and agriculturally. The effects we have had on the environment through human development has not been
Recycling is presently one of the most controversial topics, considering that while most individuals put across their support regarding the act the number of individuals who actually do something in order to recycle is much smaller. Many people are currently unable or unwilling to recycle properly because the process often requires a series of changes in one's life. It is thus essential for the authorities to provide educational programs meant to assist individuals in understanding why recycling is important and in learning how to recycle effectively. People need to accept the fact that the benefits of recycling will reflect on the future and that conditions are currently critical as a result of the fact that the masses are generally unacquainted with the importance of this process.
Audience Relevance: Recycling is something most people choose to ignore. Recycling helps the world by reusing trash to make new products. As a result, this helps reduce the amount of trash that rot in landfills and pollution.
Recycling has turned into an undeniably vital issue in the United States as both the populace and the measure of waste all the people who creates to keep on increasing. Municipal solid waste (MSW) incorporates the items that are thrown into the bins, for example, old furniture, tires, or yard clippings. As indicated by a study by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Municipal solid waste generation expanded from 2.68 to 4.34 pounds for per person on every day between 1960 and 2009. Americans created around 243 million tons of MSW in
During the 1900s, Americans realized the amount of waste they produce and the damage that comes along with it. Average people see recycling as a simple process. Placing items such as glass, plastics, aluminum, and paper on their curb or dropping them off at recycling centers takes part of their weekly routine. However, many lack knowledge as to what happens to their products after this step. Intricate, but crucial, recycling helps improve our environment.
Recycling is always a great idea, but do we really need a law stating what color bin it belongs in. Should we really be monitored on how much we are recycling? In my opinion, it is our own right to have privacy in our grabage or recycling.
Ironically, everyone knows the benefits of recycling despite the astonishing amount of pollution created yearly in America. America started recycling in 1970 when recycling centers opened and by 2009 America had 9,000 curbside recycling trash programs plus 3,000 composting communities available (Palliser). According to the Janna Palliser, a 2013 study done by the EPA, deduced annually Americans produced 254 million tons of municipal solid waste while the recycled amount is a measly 87 million tons equaling 34.3%. Moreover, America should aspire to raise yearly recycling percentages considerably higher than “34.3 %”; however, the “34.3 %” concludes recycling prevented “186 million metric tons of carbon dioxide” from being expelled into the air
According to CEF, Converse Energy Future, in 2016, recycling is a process to create new items from old and used materials. This helps in reducing energy and potentially useful materials from being wasted. In 2014, according to Ever Green Recycling, each person in the US on average generates around four pounds of trash each day, which translates into 1.5 tons of waste each year. People do not take recycling seriously even though it has a huge impact on our world and fortunately is extremely easy to do. To begin, I will tell you why you need to recycle, then I will tell you how easy it is to make a change and recycle, and lastly about the outcome of recycling. In order for our environment to be healthy and safe, you need to start recycling or
Since the 1900s, Americans realized the amount of waste they produce and the damage which comes along with it. Recycling is seen as a simple process to the average person. Items such as glass, plastics, aluminum, and paper are placed on the curb and or dropped off at recycling centers. However, many lack knowledge as to where their products go after this step. The recycling process is intricate, but crucial towards improving our environment.
Recycling is an important way to help us achieve sustainable development.We can recycle many resources,including:
Recycling has been going on for millennia. During ancient Rome, people would recycle bronze coins and melt them down into a statue. In times of war, countries would gather all of their metal together and recycle them into weapons. History has continually utilized recycling for gain. Most products of recycling before the 90’s consisted of waste material, glass, and plastics. After that time, electronics were brought into the mix. Recently, recycling itself has become more popularized in the last 30 years. There are various ads on billboards, television, and the Internet about it. Recycling has shown through history that it is beneficial. As people become more aware of their environment and its dangers, they can start to understand and do something to help.
Recycling is when one reuses materials in existing products to create new products. Recycling is one way to conserve
Recycling does a lot of good. Recycling saves energy because the manufacturers do not have to produce something new from raw natural resources. Recycling also reduces the need for landfills. By using recycled materials we save on energy consumption, which keeps
What happens after someone throws their water bottle into the recycling bin? Or what about when they toss out their newspaper? With recycling, anyone can reduce waste and in turn help the environment. Recycling has many economic and environmental advantages; therefore, its use must undergo exponential growth.
We, humans, are producing waste every day, polluting and destroying our planet. To save the world, many people believe recycling is the obvious solution. It is the process of converting certain waste into a reusable material. Therefore, the recycle motto is “Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle”. However, have you ever wondered why the word recycle is placed at the end? Well, it’s because it is not the only way to reduce waste and save the world from global warming. Recycling may have many advantages, but its disadvantages’ list is not a short one either. Recycling may look very simple and easy method, but when there is a need for a new unit of waste recycling, it takes up a lot of space. Not to mention the amount of money the building costs along with paying the staffs, buying new utility vehicles, upgrading the recycling unit and different types of chemical disposals. It is not only expensive but also, unhygienic, unsafe and unsightly with piles of waste materials on every location. These wastes spread infectious diseases putting human health at risk. Aside from recycling