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    But by reusing or recycling stuff, there will be less waste materials that tend to overflow from landfills over time, causing harm to the environment. Another problem that will be addressed by recycling is the landfills getting filled up. When that happens, all rubbish will overflow into the ocean or the ground, contaminating the waters and the surrounding areas, as well as endangering all living things that come into contact with the waste. 5. RECYCLING CAN HELP YOU SAVE MONEY. There are…

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    Brownfields are defined by the Environmental Protection Agency as “real property, the expansion, redevelopment or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant”. Brownfields are often what is left after the land is used for industrial or commercial facilities. Because of New York City’s lack of space, Brownfields can be a solution to utilize the unoccupied space for more developments and opportunities for energy…

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    throwaway reusable waste that can be recycled. This will help reduce the amount of waste coming from our homes, factories and some businesses. Recycling should be mandatory for everyone because it can lead to a clean environment, conservation of materials and the creation of jobs. Recycling will help creates a clean natural environment in most communities in Oklahoma especially those located close to landfills. Making the process mandatory will greatly help to reduce the amount of waste…

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    new materials which can be reused. Currently our company is going without using our natural resources to help us reduce, reuse; and recycle in the work place. This causing our trash bins to be overloaded, and our landfills flooded with unnecessary waste; with tin cans, plastic bottles; and paper products. Another issue that needs to be resolved is what to do with this overwhelming eyesore of trash sitting in our breakroom and offices The purpose of this proposal is to discuss the importance of…

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    bottles, wrapper, disposable forks and even as to contain all our groceries in one plastic bag. It is easy to see why people choose to believe that plastic has more advantages rather than disadvantages. This type of ignorance is thereason why plastic waste is one our biggest problem today. Why should we care about plastics when it has done us lots of favor…

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    Introduction Recycling is not common among Americans. That is a problem. Recycling is reusing which saves materials and helps make landfills smaller. Recycling can be done in more than one way. Recycling can be done by reusing a bag. Recycling can be done by throwing away a can in the recycling bin. Recycling can even be done by giving old clothes of yours that don’t fit you to others, or just simple donations. The Effects of Recycling Americans not recycling affects the economy, our nation and…

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    Initiative will reduce the amount of waste added to the county landfill by 90% over five years, while improving city budget by eliminating the need for a new landfill. This system will be well regulated, monitored, and done in a manner to ensure the city of Gatesburg is doing its part to benefit the planet. In 10 years, the county landfill will be closed if Gatesburg doesn't take action. Gatesburg has already banned the dumping of recyclable construction waste and started a composting…

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    According to Waste Management, the average American will throw away nearly 600 times their body weight in their lifetime. Furthermore, less than 22% of this waste is recycled. I am here to advocate the importance of recycling, especially in our own community. People of all ages need to make the extra effort to recycle for a multitude of reasons. Recycling helps save the environment, conserves resources, reduces landfill space and saves money. Recycle Across America states that recycling is the…

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    dump and environmental problems III. Early landfills IV. Modern landfills V. Mariannhill Landfill, South Africa VI. Conclusion Introduction Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), also known as refuse, trash, rubbish or garbage, refers to a type of waste that comprises of items that are discarded by the public every day. The management of this waste has evolved over the years. This forms the basis of this essay. Open dump and environmental problems Open dumps are the illegally dumped and abandoned…

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    landfills can be outstandingly reduced if we reduce our daily waste and recycle more. This will make our environment cleaner and greener. Thirdly, recycling is vital to conserve energy. When there will be less demand for new products then of course less products…

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