3R (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse) You decide!

kathepmg (36)in #steemstem • 6 years ago

Hello friends of Steemit, today we come to talk about recycling, recyclable materials are many, and include all paper and cardboard, glass, ferrous and non-ferrous metals, some plastics, textiles and fabrics, wood and electronic components . In other cases, it is not possible to carry out a recycling due to the technical complexity or the cost of the process, so that the material or products can be reused to produce other materials and are used for other purposes, such as energy use.

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It is a process that aims to convert waste into new products or material for later use.

Thanks to recycling, the use of potentially useful materials is prevented, the consumption of new raw material is reduced, as well as reducing the use of energy, air pollution through landfills. , as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to the production of plastics. Recycling is a key component in the reduction of contemporary waste and is the third component of the 3R ("Reduce, Recycle and Reuse").

Rule of the "3R"

The three Rs consist of a practice to achieve a more sustainable society.

Reduce: actions to reduce the production of objects susceptible to becoming waste, with measures of rational purchase, adequate use of products, purchase of sustainable products.
Recycling: the set of waste collection and treatment operations that allow them to be reintroduced in a life cycle. The waste separation at source is used to facilitate the adequate channels.
Reuse: actions that allow the reuse of a certain product to give it a second life, with the same or a different use. Measures aimed at repairing products and extending their useful life.

Why recycling is important

Large amounts of non-renewable natural resources can be saved when recycled materials are used in production processes. Renewable resources, such as trees, can also be saved. The use of recycled products decreases the consumption of energy. When less fossil fuels are consumed, less CO2 will be generated and therefore there will be less acid rain and the greenhouse effect will be reduced.

In the financial aspect, we can say that recycling can generate many jobs. A large workforce is needed to collect the materials suitable for recycling and for their classification. A good recycling process is able to generate income.

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It is recycled in Venezuela?

There are many recycling companies in Venezuela, which make great efforts to recycle. However, the total of around 19 million tons of waste produced daily in the country, only between 10 and 20% of the total waste not available. According to the statistics managed by VITALIS, in Venezuela around 95% of aluminum is recycled, 90% of iron, 25% of glass, 1% of organic matter, 20% of paper and cardboard, and about 2% in plastics . However, depending on the total volume of waste, less than one fifth is receiving an appropriate final treatment.

However, the capacity to recycle in the country, could double or triple in the case of paper, plastics and glass, while the use of organic waste could increase up to 1000%. Taking into account the content of 80% of the available domestic and industrial waste, not only solving the first environmental problem of the country that is garbage, but even being able to generate around 250 thousand direct jobs and more than 1 million indirect jobs in a year.

The people of VITALIS recommend

Decrease the amount of waste generated at home and reuse organic waste that can be used to fertilize your plants.
Reuse containers and other containers as much as possible at home, at school or at work.
Recycle Several companies buy glass, paper, cardboard, plastics and even medical x-rays.
Find out about the garbage collection hours on your street or avenue. If not met, contact the collecting company and formalize your claim.
Dispose of garbage in hermetically sealed bags. Avoid the proliferation of insects, dogs and rodents.
Evaluate the management of your mayor. In practice, he (or she) is the maximum environmental authority of your municipality and therefore the main responsible for the problem of garbage in your area.