Recycling Plastic

Conclusion

There is so much information about recycling. But high quality education is a must if the amount of recycling is to be increased. We must communicate one message if people are to understand the seriousness of the problem. Everyone should understand the subject thoroughly so that the only excuse can be a lack of interest. The problem of contamination of recycling bins must be overcome.

Research is of vital importance and must continue. For example, the recycling of films which are laminates of different plastics must continue to be investigated.

Together we must reduce, reuse and recycle. We can reduce by purchasing items with the least amount of packaging and buying in bulk when appropriate. We can reuse by avoiding disposable items. Finally we can recycle by using community recycling programs and purchasing products made form recycled materials.

Never before has there been a time when environmental issues such as recycling have been more relevant. We must stop refusing to look past today.

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