Wednesday, April 22 is Earth Day. This annual 50th celebration was set to be a worldwide party and it'll, but it's going virtual. By clinking on the link, you can find several ways to commemorate this day and join numerous festivities and discover activities online.
“In the midst of the pandemic, it is healthy to turn our focus on another essential issue, the environment,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's largest independent property insurance agency.
Pew Research Center data found most Americans report, concern for the environment. So how can this problem be channeled into action-recycling. Because of current coronavirus restrictions, retail facilities that always accept recyclables are not, however curbside pick-up is considered essential business.
When you are looking at recycling, most Americans are supportive, although not always clear on what can be recycled curbside. Popsugar complied a list of commonly recycled items which do not belong within the recycle bin. Many of the listed items contaminate the recycling process or cause damage to the recycling machinery.
Please keep these items out of the recycle bin.
- Pizza box – oil and food cause contamination
- Plastic bags-damage the machinery
- Coat hangers- wire, plastic and wood cannot be recycled
- Power cords-the metal cords are encompassed by a nonrecyclable layer of plastic or rubber
- Batteries- rechargeable and lithium-ion
- Ceramic dishes
- Bubble wrap-damage the machinery
- Brightly dyed paper-heat treat with contaminates
- Plastic bottle caps-oddly, they are made from nonrecyclable plastic
- Plastic straws- too small and thin and can damage the machinery
- Styrofoam containers
- Plastic utensils
- Tires
- Snack bags-they are made of mixed materials
- Garden hoses
- Toys
“Knowing what can and cannot be recycled helps the process go smoothly, preventing recyclables ending up in the landfill,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's top independent home insurance agency.
Just because a product includes a recycle symbol onto it, doesn't always mean it can be placed in a conventional trash can. Look for numbers 1, 2 and 5. Also, all containers need rinsed and free of food prior to being recycled. And people masks and latex gloves, those items belong in the trash, not the recycle bin.
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