Recycling

What I Already Know:

-Recycling saves energy.
-Recycling helps to sustain the environment for the future generations.
-Recycling decreases emissions that contribute to global climate change.
-Recycling conserves natural resources.
-Purchasing recycled products makes the recycling process a success.
-There are four primary recycling methods: curbside, drop-off centers, buy-back centers, and deposit\refund programs.
-There are several steps to complete the recycling process.
-Recycling materials mainly include glass, paper, plastics, metal, textiles and electronics.
- The three "R" concepts are reduce, reuse, and recycle.
-Recycling is proven to reduce waste.


What I Would Like to Know:

-How often do recycling procedures take place in our community?
-What is the exact percentage of our population which does not participate in recycling?
-What materials take the longest to break down in a landfill.
-How many times can a plastic bag be recycled
-Which is easier to break down, plastic or paper?
-Why recycling is not a law in all states?
-Why people are so inconsiderate to litter so freely?
-Whats the last thing you recycled?
-How harmful are the materials we use everyday?
-Are you going to power down tonight at 9 for 60 seconds?
-How many people do you know that recycle?
-Do you feel guilty when you throw away an item that you could have easily recycled? (you should)
-Do you believe in renewable energy?