[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_image_id=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]It may be the rise in population, the improved standards of living or a combination of the two that is to blame for the steep growth in the consumption of resources and the resultant damage to the environment. Whatever might the case be, one thing is for sure: recycling has become a global requirement. More and more towns, cities, and nations are facing problems disposing of the massive amount of waste being produced each day by the inhabitants. Inability to dispose of this waste properly is creating detrimental effects on the local inhabitants and the global environment as well.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][fusion_builder_column type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_image_id=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_imageframe image_id=”1359|full” max_width=”” style_type=”glow” blur=”” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”zoomin” bordersize=”” bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”center” lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” lightbox_image_id=”” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/recycling-265.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/156.jpg” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”fixed” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”60px” padding_right=”40px” padding_bottom=”40px” padding_left=”40px”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_image_id=”” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.86)” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” undefined=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”zoomin” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”25px” padding_right=”25px” padding_bottom=”25px” padding_left=”25px” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]
On the positive side, the world understands these problems and many governments and independent agencies have been taking some major steps to cater the waste in their area. Learning about these initiatives will make you optimistic about the future and gives you the inspiration to play your part in enhancing recycling in your region.
Different recycling projects around the globe have had different degrees of success. Here are some of the most successful initiatives which we can learn from.
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Sweden, is one of the leading recycling nations of the world, has started many successful initiatives to inspire the world. They have come up with the ingenious plan of recycling everyday waste into heat and electricity to power many households in the country. The success of the plan can be judged by the fact that the country is running short of waste to turn into energy and is now bringing in more of it from neighboring countries![/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Recycling dead animals, Germany” open=”no”]
Another country worth mentioning in relation to its innovativeness is Germany which is continually developing effective new ideas for recycling their waste. One example is the recycling of dead animals to use their fat for products like lip balms. They have installed dedicated recycling bins across the country for dead animals and facilities where they are processed for extracting their fat. So the road kills and animals that die for other reasons are taken to these facilities and converted to fat that may be utilized in the production of many consumer goods.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Organized waste disposal, France” open=”no”]
Similar to what Rome is doing, France has also set up an organized system for the disposal of their waste. Color-coded waste bins have been installed throughout the country in order to collect different types of wastes separately which are later transported to suitable recycling facilities. Failure to separate the waste correctly will be penalized with a fine. This initiative has stimulated the passion and compulsion for recycling in the local residents.
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Rome has started implementing a strict law on its inhabitants in favor of recycling in the region. The law states that if you have a recycling basket within 500 meters of your residence and you still place a recyclable item into the wastebasket, you will be fined with 619 Euros. This handsome amount of fine itself is a motivation big enough for the citizens to recycle their waste.
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Switzerland is another leading recycling country in the world with countless ongoing recycling programs. Probably the most notable one is the free paper collection that is held once a month in each town and city where the people not only give away their old books and newspapers but anything that is made out of paper from milk cartons to shoe boxes. With this scheme, they successfully recycle paper weighing over 167 metric tons every 1000 people in a year.
You might be wondering what motivates the Swiss into giving away all the old paper from their homes. It must be added that it’s not just paper that they recycle; there are recycling schemes for plastic bottles, tin cans, and many other things as well. The Swiss government has a clever approach to encourage its citizens towards recycling their waste. Although recycling is free, throwing away trash is going to cost money in most regions of Switzerland. They have to throw garbage in special garbage bags which cost around 1 euro each. So the more they recycle, the less they will throw out. And the less they throw out, the fewer garbage bags they will have to purchase. Simple and effective!
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Recycling industrial waste, Intel
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Although we have been mentioning only nations in the article so far, the recycling efforts of Intel, the world’s leading manufacturer of computer chips, are worth taking note of. Besides playing a leading role in the technology sector, it is also a leading advocate of recycling. Over the last 10 years, the company has recycled over 75% of the waste that is created at its plants. It is reported that around 2 million gallons of wastewater that come out of it plants is treated before being drained away. They claim that by the year 2020 they will be contributing 0% hazardous waste to the environment and only 10% nonhazardous waste. At the pace they are going, they might just be able to do so.
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Conclusion
[/fusion_title][fusion_builder_row_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=”3_5″ layout=”3_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no” border_position=”all” element_content=””][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]Aforementioned were some of the most popular initiatives that the world has taken to manage its waste and save its existing resources. Learning about them re-establishes our trust in humankind and motivates us to do more. Despite the countless ongoing recycling schemes around the globe, waste management remains a pressing issue for us which is drastically affecting humans, animals, and the environment; in fact pretty much the entire world as a whole.
Don’t wait for the authorities and governments to take the first step. Even if the authorities aren’t much concerned about recycling in your region, you as an individual can at least manage your waste and avoid wasting resources on your part. Your actions and ideas could motivate a few other minds to follow in your footsteps and those minds in return could sway some more. In this way, we hope that recycling spreads like a trend through all the nations, regions, and people of the world.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column_inner][fusion_builder_column_inner type=”2_5″ layout=”2_5″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” hover_type=”none” link=”” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” dimension_margin=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no” border_position=”all” element_content=””][fusion_imageframe image_id=”499|full” max_width=”” style_type=”glow” blur=”” stylecolor=”” hover_type=”zoomin” bordersize=”” bordercolor=”” borderradius=”” align=”center” lightbox=”no” gallery_id=”” lightbox_image=”” lightbox_image_id=”” alt=”” link=”” linktarget=”_self” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]https://www.earthsquad.global/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/183.jpg[/fusion_imageframe][/fusion_builder_column_inner][/fusion_builder_row_inner][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
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