Material waste directly affects the bottom line - net income. Organizations across the country are saving millions of dollars by reducing waste. For any business or organization, managing solid waste is a problem. Recyclable materials are now utilized by companies that manufacture everything from newsprint, boxboard, corrugated and printing paper to paint additives, asphalt fillers, plastic lumber, containers, carpet padding and automotive parts. An important factor of waste reduction programs is the environmental impact. Less solid waste means fewer landfills and a cleaner environment. The fact is, many companies that pay to have recyclable material hauled away are potentially missing a great opportunity because a majority of the material may have inherent value. At the very least a recycling program acts as a cost reduction. Under favorable market conditions it can produce a significant positive cash flow. Why not let Team Green Recycling handle all this for you? All it takes is one call.
Every day, excess carbon dioxide is being released into our air (and therefore into our lands and oceans) where energy is generated. Here are some basic facts about conservation and recycling, along with suggestions of simple acts we can do to make a difference.
Turn off TV'S, lights, and computers when not in use. Unplug electronics when not being used for long periods of time. They account for @ 7-10% of all home energy usage.
• Turn water heater temperature down to 120*, and consider using a timer.
• Change A/C filters once per month.
• Like mom always used to say, "Shut the refrigerator door!"
• Don’t let the water run when brushing your teeth.
• Consider installing high efficiency light bulbs and faucets in your home and office.
• Combine errands, and consider carpooling or a more gas efficient vehicle.
• Purchase energy efficient appliances with the Energy Seal logo. See www.energystar.com for details.
As our consumption of plastic mounts, so too does the danger to marine life. Plastic is durable and strong, making it so dangerous to marine life if it reaches the ocean. Plastic can remain floating on the water's surface for hundreds of years. Curious and playful animals will play with fragments of plastics such as netting, fishing lines or rope, very often catching their necks in the webbing. The plastic harness can constrict the animal's movements, killing them through starvation, exhaustion, or infection from deep wounds caused by the tightening material. The Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) keeps careful track of all marine debris collected, broken into eight categories: plastic, styrofoam, glass, rubber, metal, paper, wood, and cloth. The CMC lists the "dirty dozen" most twelve items found most frequently:
1) Cigarette butts
2) Paper pieces
3) Plastic pieces
4) Styrofoam
5) Glass pieces
6) Plastic food bags
7) Plastic caps and lids
8) Metal beverage cans
9) Plastic straws
10) Glass beverage bottles
11) Plastic beverage bottles
12) Styrofoam cups
• Recycle grocery store bags. Most stores provide bins for bag recycling, and some offerrecycling for
cardboard boxes and other items.
• Reuse cloth shopping bags. It is a simple step that can have a huge impact.
• Recycle old cell phones and used ink cartridges. Many stores are now accepting these items (Radio Shack
• Reuse a washable drink container instead of buying single serving plastic juice and water bottles.
• Reduce all the unwanted junk mail. If you don’t read the magazine, simply call them to remove you from
their list. Go to www.privacyrights.org for more information.
• Purchase recycled products (paper towels, office paper, tissues etc).
Help replenish our natural resources by planting a tree!! Visit www.plantatreeusa.com. They absorb CO2 naturally. Planting trees around your home will conserve energy and lower the cost of utility bills. Three well-placed deciduous (leaf-losing) trees on the east, south, and west sides of a home will help shade it from summer sun, therefore lowering air conditioning costs by 10 to 50 percent. In addition to saving money, conserving energy directly translates to less carbon dioxide produced at the power plants. For more information about the best planting times in your area, contact a local nursery.