Every year on the 18th of March the whole world celebrates Global Recycling day. This year the theme recognizing recycling as an essential industry. Global recycling day was first celebrated in 2018 and since then the numbers of participants have increased. It was launched by BIR (bureau of international recycling) to help recognize and celebrate the importance of recycling.
Why should you recycle?
You should recycle for many reasons like because it doesn't end up in the landfill and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling also saves energy and offers lots more jobs than in a landfill site. When you recycle one ton of paper you save 17 trees, 7,000 gallons of water and 4,100 kWH of energy.
We all need to play our part in saving our planet so here are some tips on recycling in your everyday life
Recycle right, make sure paper, cardboard, containers e.t.c are being recycled and not put into waste
Donate old shoes and clothes
If you don't have a soft plastic bin you can find them in places like the warehouse and countdown
Instead of your food scraps going in the landfill get a compost bin
Rinse food off your recyclables
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