This blog is to share what is going on in the world of recycling and eco living. Who's doing what, with what and where? Is it enough? Can we inspire others? The answer is "YES" so start sharing. Let's use this opportunity to share what is being done currently,brainstorm and impliment future ideas.
Monday, October 02, 2006
Throw It AWAY?
Out of sight is out of mind, but it turns out there’s really no such place as “away.”
Before you consign an ill-conceived gift or other item to a landfill or incinerator, offer it directly to charities or others who may want it.
The Benefits
Starve a landfill. Americans generate trash at an astonishing rate of 4 lbs/day/person—a total of 210 million tons/yr.
Reusing eliminates the need for new items whose production requires the extraction of natural resources from our land, plus water, energy and/or chemicals to turn them into new products.
Your donations support the good work of charities and non-profits. Common usable items include books for libraries and schools, old towels for local animal shelters, and computers and office equipment for all kinds of organizations.
ThrowPlace – the Internet’s landfill alternative, encouraging users to “take what you need, and throw what you don’t.”
Freecycle Network – Freecyclers in 3,259 communities “gifted” more than 100 million pounds of stuff in 2005.
Craigslist – every month, more than 10 million people use these free local forums to exchange stuff, find jobs and advertise goods and services.
Reuse Development Organization – resources to help local communities start up new reuse centers and programs.
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