Get busy get recycling

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure; you can make the difference by recycling items you no longer use.
On Friday, September 19 marks National Recycling Day which falls in Clean-up week.

The aim of Clean-up week is to increase awareness by educating the community about the social, environmental and economic benefits of recycling.

So the question is ‘why recycle.’ Recycling benefits both the environment and the economy.
*Less energy is used when recycled materials are included in the manufacturing process
*Benefits the South African economy as it decreases the necessity to import raw materials.
*Opportunities for income generation and alleviation of poverty through job creation.
*Prevents litter, which contributes to a cleaner, greener and healthier South Africa.
*Less waste, creates more landfill space

How to recycle at home:
*Separate your waste, keep wet (waste) and dry (recyclables) apart.
*Find out which recyclables are accepted for recycling in your community (a school, drop-off site, buy-back centre or curb-site collection) by the municipality.
*Educate your household, post a list of the things that are recycled somewhere visible until you and your family get into the habit.
*Set up a holding area for your recyclables it could be a box or clearly marked bins. Once you have collected enough recyclable materials, plan a trip to your nearest drop off site.

A special note; flatten the plastic bottles, cartons, cardboard boxes and cans to reduce volume.
So get recycling and make a difference in your community and help make a difference in South Africa.

Note:  Van Der Berg’s Nursery in Rivierview has recycling drop off site.