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In an average year, about 70% of things thrown out (cardboard, paper, etc) can be recycled, but people are either too lazy to put them in a recycling bin or don't have one available to them. In most big cities now, though, they have recycling bins as much as garbage cans.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agothere is 3 this tha that are recyclable this and they are paper pastic cans so about 50% may be but we ALL NEED TO STOP SO MUCH GARBAGE FORM GOING INTO THE LANDFILL but thank you for the question and have a good day
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∙ 13y agoIt's a broad question but to give you an idea: The United States Environmental Protection Agency calculatedthat over 63 million computers were discarded in 2007. They also said that only 15% of all unwanted electronic computer equipment is recycled in the United States.
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Can you recycle old stuff?
Many types of "old stuff" can readily be recycled. A few examples: Many metals such as steel, cast iron, brass, bronze, and aluminum are all recyclable Some types of plastics are also recyclable including soda and other containers. Glass is recyclable. Old tires are also recyclable. Car batteries are also recyclable. Even asphalt and concrete have been recycled.
How does Singapore deal with the rubbish thrown away?
It is buried underground in landfills, incinerated and mixed into construction tiles or recycled if it is recyclable
What happens to waste generated at home?
After it's collected by the refuse company - it's sorted into recyclable and non-recyclable materials. The recyclable stuff is re-used to make new things, and the leftovers are either incinerated or buried in landfill !
Is paper the item that gets thrown away most?
Paper and plastic are the most recyclable products that are thrown away most. The packaging that you buy makes up 80 percent of most household trash.
What is recycling solid waste management?
to me it mean that just using the those recyclable solid waste rather than thrown away from the stufe.
Advantages and disadvantages for landfills?
Disadvantages:*Harms the Earth*To many non-recyclable stuff are in landfillsAdvantages:*N/A :D
What is Landscape Waste?
It is thrown away stuff or poo in a landscape.
What is the adjective of recyclable?
recyclable
Can you put plastic bag in the recycle bin?
No you can't. This is because in the first level of sorting done in recycling stations is done by hand. Having to open the plastic bag and sort through all the contents looking for recyclable goods would take up too much time. If a plastic bag is found in a recycling station it, and all its contents is thrown into the rubbish. There may be recyclable objects in your plastic bag but there could also be un-recyclable food and even harmful materials like medical equipment etc.
Are rubber bands recyclable?
No!!!!!!!!!!!They are not recyclable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is a thumbtack recyclable?
Thumbtacks are believed to be recyclable
Is beech wood recyclable?
yes it is recyclable
