Why Waste Your Household Paper and Plastic Waste - Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose it!
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From time immemorial, man has been disposing of his waste by burying it in the ground. All very well when the waste was organic - that decomposed after some time. But today, waste has changed its form, structure, content, and ways of disposal. Even so, most of the waste generated by humans still goes into the ground, either as compost from organic matter or into landfills which are fast becoming major biohazards. In 2017 the US generated a revenue of around $97.7 billion through waste management. A sizable portion of this was from the recycling of waste. Duck Creek Disposal is a waste management company that works towards providing sustainable waste management services in Wichita, Texas.
The previous century saw a massive increase in the use of raw materials. However, industrial growth, manufacturing, and development have come at a price. Destruction of habitats due to overuse of natural resources is a major fallout. One of how the world can preserve the remaining resources and avoid further environmental damages is by reusing, recycling, and repurposing materials. Before calling that roll off dumpster near me, take a second look at what is going into the landfill. Chances are, you will find a way to use some of your junk differently. Recycling is converting and putting waste materials to a different use, saving energy consumption and conserving raw materials. It also reduces the waste that goes into landfills, consisting of matter that will not degrade and will always be an environmental hazard.
What can be recycled, reused, or repurposed?
- One of the materials that can be reused is paper and paper products. A simple way to repurpose paper is to use the back of a printed sheet for small notepads. Paper printouts, which are no longer required, can be used for many things like lining drawers in wardrobes and kitchen shelves. Paper comes from trees, and cutting trees directly affects the environment. Each time more paper is manufactured, more trees are cut down, and the Earth loses its green cover. Reusing used paper is a step towards a green planet. And while the paper may be degradable, why add it to the landfill if it can be used in another way?
- Cardboard Cartons - with the online buying culture taking firm root in people's lives, the number of cartons and packing materials used has grown exponentially. If this material could be recycled and other uses found, it would considerably reduce the material going into landfills. Cartons can be used to store goods, files, and papers. An on-site dumpster rental service will take care of what cannot be repurposed and find a place in the home.
- Plastic is another material that can very well be recycled. Plastic is not biodegradable and causes toxins to poison the ground. Of late, the use of plastic has burgeoned, especially with the increase in food takeaway. Most plastic bottles or containers have a number written in a triangle at the bottom, indicating whether they are recyclable. This is known as the resin number, e.g. 1, 2, and 5 would usually be recyclable as long as they are not contaminated.
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One way of keeping plastic out of landfills is to buy fewer products that are packaged in plastic. Another way is to recycle it, e.g, using pet bottles for growing plants; or using them in landscaping by filling sand to make fences or borders around rockeries or ponds in the garden and backyard. For all other inorganic waste, contact Duck Creek Disposal, a roll off dumpster rental, at (940) 257-5660 for consistent and quality services.
