Recycling

Is there a point to recycling? Is recycling even good for the environment? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Finn Arne Jørgensen answers: it depends. From a technical point of view, recycling is a series of processes - collecting, sorting, processing, manufacturing. Recycling also has a cultural component; at its core, recycling is about transformation and value, turning material waste into something useful - plastic bags into patio furniture, plastic bottles into T-shirts.

When you drop your Diet Coke can or yesterday’s newspaper in the recycling bin, where does it go? Probably halfway around the world, to people and places that clean up what you don’t want and turn it into something you can’t wait to buy. In Junkyard Planet, Adam Minter - veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner - travels deep into a vast, often hidden, 500-billion-dollar industry that’s transforming our economy and environment.

Throughout Reduce, Reuse, Re-imagine, Beth Porter provides a great resources about recycling, explaining the complexity, guiding individual action, and contextualizing its history. This book reveals how we arrived at this state of dysfunction, and what steps we need to employ to be an active participant in strengthening our recycling system. Nature knows how to recycle itself, decomposing waste back into the soil to continue the circle of growth. We should follow its lead.

Uncover the hidden elements that power our world in Rare Earth Journey, an essential read for anyone fascinated by the unseen building blocks of modern technology. From the devices in our pockets to the satellites in our skies, rare earth elements are the silent drivers of innovation. This enlightening exploration begins with an introduction to what these elements are and their significant, yet often overlooked, role in our daily lives. Dive deep into the geographic landscapes that hold these precious resources and discover the geopolitical and economic tensions they stir. Journey through ...

Since the dawn of the recycling system, men and women the world over have stood by their bins, holding an everyday object, wondering, "can I recycle this?" This simple question reaches into our concern for the environment, the care we take to keep our homes and our communities clean, and how we interact with our local government. Recycling rules seem to differ in every municipality, with exceptions and caveats at every turn, leaving the average American scratching her head at the simple act of throwing something away.

The Aldens are volunteering at the local recycling center, where they find plenty of things that can be reused, including a pinata that Benny takes home. But when the recycling center is vandalized, the Boxcar Children have a mystery to solve. Is there a treasure amidst the junk?

From Clutter To Cash: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Junk Removal is a comprehensive guide that empowers aspiring and established entrepreneurs to navigate the lucrative field of junk removal. This book dives deep into every facet of starting, managing, and scaling a junk removal business, merging practical advice with actionable strategies to turn clutter into profit. Structured into ten detailed chapters, the guide begins by exploring the fundamentals of the junk removal industry, highlighting key challenges and opportunities. Readers will learn about the essential tools and knowledge needed...

The story of the ocean is as old as the earth itself. Overfishing, pollution, and oil spills have highlighted the need to take better care of our oceans so that the story can continue to be told.

Do you want to put some cash in your pocket today? How to Make Ca$h Today with Scrap Metal Recycling is truly a must-listen for those looking to make cash quickly. This audiobook was intentionally designed for you, the listener, to get your money back ASAP. Right from the very beginning of this audiobook you are exposed to a simple set of instructions that, if followed correctly, can potentially turn your first profit and yield you a return on your investment in this audiobook immediately!

Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to understand. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you. Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can't recycle. This manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way.

When you're doing something that's out of the ordinary, your mental programing, your paradigm, will try and stop you. If you want to win, you must keep going. Your paradigms may be masked in complacency, fear, worry, anxiety, insecurities, self-doubt, mental hurry, and self-loathing - the result is keeping you stuck...locked in a box and starved of your dreams and ambitions.

This books looks at what happens to cardboard when you throw it in the trash, and then looks at alternative things that the listener could make with the cardboard instead of throwing it away.

Caradonna's unique and concise history broadens our understanding of what "sustainability" means, revealing how it progressed from a relatively marginal concept to an ideal that shapes everything from individual lifestyles, government and corporate strategies, and even national and international policy. For anyone seeking understand the history of those striving to make the world a better place to live, here's a place to start.

What happens to trash after the garbage truck picks it up? Where does it go? The problem of too much trash is hurting the planet. Recycling, reusing, composting and creating new ways to make less trash is a start! Learn to recycle old furniture, and how safer materials are being developed that can easily decompose. People are working hard every day on new ways to have a trash-free future! Are you?

Dive into the captivating world of critical resources that drive the future of green technology with "Rare Earth Revolution." This insightful eBook uncovers the fascinating journey of rare earth minerals—from their ancient geological origins to their cutting-edge applications in modern sustainable technologies. Explore the crucial role these minerals play in electric vehicles, enhancing the performance and efficiency of motors, and discover how they’re integral to the operation of wind turbines. Learn about rare earth elements like neodymium and samarium-cobalt that are revolutionizing ...

Superheroes save the world. Does your child want to be a superhero too? Then they can start by saving the world. Get them to read this funny fictional story with tips on how they can start helping to save their planet. Children will learn about environmental concerns like recycling, global warming, and greenhouse gases and they won’t even know because they’ll be laughing so much in this fun-filled, illustrated story for middle-grade children. Give them the knowledge in a light-hearted way so they can help themselves create a better future for the world they live in. What happens when a ...

Batteries come in various types, each designed to serve specific purposes and applications. The most common types include lead-acid, nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), and lithium-ion batteries. Lead-acid batteries are widely used in vehicles and for backup power systems. They are known for their reliability and low cost but have a limited lifespan and require regular maintenance. NiCd batteries are often found in power tools and older electronic devices. They are durable and can handle deep discharges, but they suffer from memory effect, which can reduce their overall ...

Children learn that sorting, recycling, and giving new life to old things is not only good for the environment. It is a whole lot of fun, too!

Travel through Rumpke’s recycling center to find a plastic jug? Trash that can be recycled takes a ride on the conveyor belt to become something new! Try to find the milk jug on the conveyor belt! Trash at the factory goes through many machines to make sure it can be recycled. Can you guess what the milk jug will help make once it leaves the factory? What other types of trash go on the conveyor belt?

Charles Dowding puts feeding the soil at the heart of his No Dig method of growing. He explains how to use your kitchen and garden waste to make homemade compost so that your plants can truly flourish. Discover what you can compost, how to get the perfect balance, and different ways to compost whatever your space with this beautiful, infallible guide.