The waste we create has to be carefully controlled to be sure that it does not harm your environment and your health. You can help by learning about and practicing the three R's of waste management: Reduce, reuse, and recycle!
Practicing all three of these activities every day is not only important for a healthy environment, but it can also be fun too. So let's take a minute right now to learn more about waste and waste management, so you can become a key player in making our world a safe and healthy place. Skip Navigation. Kids Homepage. What exactly is "waste? Supplies valuable raw materials to industry.
Creates jobs. Stimulates the development of greener technologies. Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators. Composting Another form of recycling is composting. Contact Us. Resource Conservation Division Submit a question. Boulder County, CO.
All Rights Reserved. Each year approximately million tons of municipal solid waste garbage is generated in the United States and this equates to an average of 4. Therefore, the number one consumer behavioral change necessary to save natural resources, save money, and lessen landfill disposal is to REDUCE. Here are some ways you can reduce your consumption:. Reuse is accomplished when a product is used more than once for any one purpose.
Recycling saves money compared to disposal and is also better for the environment. As a result, waste prevention, preparing material that was going to be waste for re-use and recycling are the top priorities for waste management strategies across Europe. For ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, take a look at www. As part of the NLHPP, we are building flagship recycling facilities to help boost recycling rates across north London.
This includes a brand-new public reuse and recycling centre which, for the very first time, will allow local residents to bring their waste to the EcoPark for reuse and recycling.
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