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Global Recycling Day offers up this opportunity for us to all be better, do better, and shape a more sustainable future for all. It’s an opening in the calendar for us to learn about the benefits of recycling and use those lessons throughout the rest of the year. Keep reading to find out more about Global Recycling Day and how you can do your bit to take care of this beautiful planet we live on. Hand in hand with sustainability, we’ll keep on inspiring and playing our part to keep the world clean with our expert cleaning services. Book a SweepStar and find out just how much a clean home can inspire cleaner and greener living.
What Is Global Recycling Day?
Global Recycling Day is an international initiative that takes place every year on March 18th to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to promote a more sustainable future. It is a day to celebrate the power of recycling and to encourage people around the world to reduce their waste, reuse materials, and recycle as much as possible. Global Recycling Day aims to inspire individuals, businesses, and governments to take action and to work towards a circular economy, where materials are reused and waste is minimised.
Why Is It Important To Recycle?
The next time you have the opportunity to recycle, no matter how small the act may seem, remember this – no single drop of water is less important than another, because together, they fill an ocean. Recycling is important for many reasons. Firstly, it helps to conserve natural resources such as minerals, water, and timber by reducing the need to extract new materials from the earth. Secondly, it reduces waste going to landfills, which helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent pollution.
Recycling also helps to create jobs and boost the economy by creating demand for recycled materials and products. Additionally, it promotes a more sustainable way of life and encourages people to be more mindful of their consumption habits. Overall, recycling is an essential part of building a more sustainable and resilient future for our planet.
5 Recycling Tips For Everyday Life
Making a difference doesn’t always mean committing all your time and energy to a cause. Use the 5 recycling tips below to create a better and more sustainable world for all:
- Use two separate dustbins at home to separate your recyclables from your trash.
- Take a reusable bag when you go shopping to avoid using plastic bags.
- Use a reusable water bottle for daily water consumption instead of buying single-use plastic water bottles.
- Donate or sell items you no longer need instead of throwing them away. There are lots of people in need who would be glad to receive your donations.
- Compost your food waste to reduce the amount of waste going to landfills.
10 Household Items That Can Be Reused And Recycled
Before throwing away that old t-shirt, think about reusing it for something else. Recycle the 10 household items listed below and save yourself some money in the process:
- Glass jars are versatile and can be reused for storage, as a vase for flowers, or even as a drinking glass.
- Plastic containers can be reused to store leftovers or used as planters for small plants.
- Old clothing can be donated to charity or repurposed into rags, cleaning cloths, or even a quilt.
- Cardboard boxes can be reused for storage, as a playhouse for kids, or even turned into a cat scratching post.
- Plastic and paper bags can be reused for grocery shopping or as gift bags.
- Old furniture can be refurbished or upcycled to give it new life.
- Metal cans can be repurposed into pencil holders or birdhouses.
- Toothbrushes can be reused as cleaning brushes, especially for small, hard-to-reach areas.
- Egg cartons can be used to store small items like jewelry or beads.
- Wine corks can be repurposed into coasters or used as handles for homemade kitchen utensils.
Recycling Powerhouses In South Africa
If you’re passionate about recycling and want to take it a step further, there are many companies out there that could use your help. Whether you’re volunteering your time or donating money and/or resources, no act is too big or too small. Follow the 5 companies listed below and cheer them on in making the future a better one for us all:
Conclusion
Now that you’re clued up on recycling, try your best every day to implement these processes into your lifestyle. A little effort goes a long way in ensuring that this magnificent world we live in, is preserved for generations to come. Always remember, ‘reduce, reuse, recycle.’
