Kitar semula mempunyai banyak kebaikan. Ia dapat mengurangkan jumlah sampah yang ditanam atau dibakar. Kitar semula ialah satu cara yang paling bagus untuk menjimatkan tenaga dan memelihara alam sekitar.
Tahukah kamu?
2 tin minuman yang dikitar semula dapat menjimatkan tenaga untuk menghidupkan televisyen selama 6 jam.
2 botol kaca yang dikitar semula dapat menjimatkan tenaga untuk menghidupkan komputer selama 50 minit.
2 botol plastik yang dikitar semula dapat menjimatkan tenaga untuk menghidupkan mentol lampu 120-watt selama 6 jam.
70% tenaga dapat dikurangkan dengan mengitar semula kertas berbanding dengan membuatnya dari bahan mentah.
Fakta menarik
Sebanyak 70% sampah yang dibuang boleh dikitar semula.
Tenaga yang tidak dilepaskan dari tong sampah biasa setiap tahun boleh menghidupkan televisyen selama 5000 jam.
Secara puratanya, 20% dari wang yang kita gunakan untuk membeli barang ialah bayaran untuk pembungkusnya yang akhirnya menjadi sampah.
60% sampah dari tong sampah biasa boleh digunakan untuk membuat baja.
75% bahagian kenderaan boleh dikitar semula.
Apabila sampah dikitar semula, ia akan menjadi produk yang baru, ia tidak akan dilupuskan di tapak pelupusan sampah atau mesin pembakar. Jadi, penggunaan ruang tanah dapat dijimatkan dan dapat mengurangkan pencemaran udara.
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Trivia Kitar Semula
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Recycling is the third component of the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" waste hierarchy, and it's the most commonplace. In 2006, the United States recycled 32 percent of its waste according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This is the energy equivalent to saving more than 10 billion gallons of gasoline. Products made from recycled material are becoming increasingly popular, making it more valuable than ever to keep useful materials out of the waste stream. The boxes are empty, the cards have been read. Time to take down the tree and recycle everything. For a while there, I was getting worried. While 90% of me hoped that the world would immediately switch over to compact fluorescent light bulbs, there was 10% that was getting very worried that recycling them would never be easy, so they would end up brea Where to turn when the task of greening your office falls on you... Corks, shoes, and other plasticky items can be recycled by mail. Here's where to send what. Putting holiday papers in the recycling bin depends on the type of wrap and where you live. Next time you go shopping, consider bringing more than just your reusable shopping bags. A growing number of retailers are making it easy for you to responsibly recycle castaways. Most of us feel less guilty when we toss something in the bin headed for the recycling plant rather than the landfill. Wishful thinking may do more harm than good however. RecycleBank collects your recyclable goods and gives you coupons to use with companies like Coca-Cola and CVS. The program has started in 13 states and is spreading to more. Stuck with a pile of plastic credit-card-like thingies leftover from the holidays? Plenty Magazine knows what to do. Does your kid's classroom recycle all those worksheets? What about cafeteria waste? These sites will help raise a generation that is committed to a clean, healthy environment from the start. Now 75 percent of Americans will be within 10 miles of a CFL recycling center, thanks to Home Depot. The perpetual scourge of EcoGeekiness is obsolescence. We pay good money for what we see as a good product, and then five years down the line we're surrounded by useless junk.Where to start:
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In order of water savings starting with the most bang for the buck, according to the Rocky Mountain Institute: For most households, the vast majority of water is used indoors. You can get the biggest water savings in your home by installing efficient fixtures and fixing leaks. But there are other ways too. Water and electricity are linked; the water-supply sector uses large amounts of energy to transport, treat, and deliver water. On the flip side, vast quantities of water are required to generate power. Use less power and you'll save water, and vice versa. Food for additional thought: Meat is far more water-intensive to deliver to the table than vegetables. Skip meat once a week at your home, and the water savings upstream is significant. Everybody gathers in the kitchen ... which makes it a prime target for green tweaks. 35 liters is considered to be an adequate shower, in England anyway. The ECO Showerdrop will tell you when you've had enough. From shutting down the electronics and picking up a book (gasp!) to closing your curtains at the right time, here are 21 simple things you can do to save energy, and cash, in your home. Cheaper than the car wash and kinder to your water bill, the Eco Touch spray will shine your car without harming the environment. A green strategy for hand-washing your dishes. Pop quiz: Which uses less water, hand-washing your dishes or using the machine? We have a climate problem. We also have a drinking water problem in some parts of the U.S. These two problems are related. A selection of online tips for conserving water -- something much of the U.S. needs to do right now. Large-scale projects sometimes install systems to treat and re-use grey water from sinks for flushing toilets. Now, you can do this in your very own home!
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Computers, cell phones, game players — we upgrade and toss out the old ones fast. But these gadgets can't go into the garbage because they're filled with toxic materials. Many manufacturers and retailers are starting to take their electronics back, so you don't have to deal with it. Or find a responsible recycler near you. Upgrading your computer or cell phone doesn't have to send plastics and hazardous chemicals to the landfill. Learn to buy green, extend the life of your products, and recycle carefully. Flipswap trades in your old phones for cash, credit, or charity. This is another good way to keep old electronics out of the garbage. Corks, shoes, and other plasticky items can be recycled by mail. Here's where to send what. The EPA estimates that there are 100 million unused cell phones stashed in homes across the country. Here are several options for disposing of them responsibly. E-waste is loaded with toxic heavy metals such as mercury and cadmium. It's a good thing, then, that Radio Shack is offering some decent incentives to recycle old computers, TVs and cell phones. Video from our recent visit to an e-waste recycler in San Jose, California, where we saw with our own eyes what goes on with those unwanted TVs, cell phones, and computers... Millions of electronics discarded each year have created so-called "urban mines" -- and are evidence of the progress still to be made recycling. Now there is no excuse to see a computer in a Texas landfill: A state law, enacted on Labor Day, requires any company selling a computer to offer a free consumer recycling program. Give your old iPod back to Apple or recycle it for cash, among other options, and you can move on to the next song with a clear conscience. Westport, Connecticut, now recycles TVs, computers, and cell phones every day except Sunday. Do you know where to safely dispose of your electronics? The greenest cell phone is the one you're currently using. But if you have to have the new iPhone, what's the best way to dispose of your old one? When it's time for a new cell phone, recycle the old one. Turn it in to the manufacturer or donate it to charity. Retailers may not always make it obvious, but more and more of them will take back computers, iPods, mobile phones, TVs, refrigerators, and more -- even batteries. A new purchase begs a vexing question. Get rid of your old electronic junk -- free, fast, and easy, with the help of the USPS. Keep an eye peeled for a "takeback" event near you. The postal service is great at delivering little bits of stuff to the right place. What if it turned its sights on recycling? When you upgrade to a new flat-panel HDTV, make sure your old set doesn't pollute the planet. What if you actually got paid to bring your old electronics back when you no longer needed them? Options for recycling printer cartridges, saving bucks and waste.
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The holidays are over. Now, it's time to get rid of your tree and figure out what to do with all the extra stuff accumulating in your home. Resist the temptation to just pile everything into big black garbage bags and send it to the dump. Here are suggestions for post-holiday disposal that's light on the planet. Christmas trees can't biodegrade in landfills so take advantage of tree recycling events. Many communities offer curbside pick-up or have established places where you can bring your tree for recycling. Find out what your nearby options are at Earth911. Consider starting a Christmas tree recycling program if need be. Take the time to remove everything from your tree. "Tinsel is a no-no for Christmas tree recycling because the trees will be composted or mulched, and the tinsel won't break down in this process," says Trey Granger at Earth911. "The same thing goes for the artificial snow that can be added to make trees white." If you leave tinsel on, it will be removed by hand so your tree can still be recycled. It's a different story for trees with spray-painted snow. Granger says they'll be sent to a landfill. Skip the tree bag. Instead, the Natural Resources Defense Council suggests wrapping your tree in a sheet to avoid a trail of pine needles when you carry it out of your home. You can also reuse your tree. Some ideas: Consider placing it in your backyard or in a pond as a refuge for wildlife. Lay the branches as mulch on planting beds when the weather warms up. Turn dried pine needles into a potpourri. Here are some ideas for the most common waste associated with the holidays. A general rule of thumb: Finding a way to reuse something is always best for the planet. Recycling comes in at a close second. How to responsibly dispose of holiday stuff
Monday, November 10, 2008
Saving energy at home
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