WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023
Posted:June 7, 2023
Public Relations

 

 

Since today is World Environment Day, we donated plastic bottle recycling bins to two barangays: Nazareth & Brgy. 29, and what's more, we'd like to share with you how plastic recycling can help the environment!

1. Energy conservation- Recycling actually consumes less energy than producing new, virgin polymers.

2. Reducing demand for raw materials- Plastic recycling reduces the need to extract new, raw materials from the earth as it reuses the stuff that’s already processed and protects natural resources. This can help reduce emissions of heat-trapping gases into the atmosphere. It also prevents adding more rubbish to landfills.

3. Reduced fossil fuel consumption- Plastic production uses a lot of oil. Although recycling also uses fossil fuels, it’s significantly less than the amount used when creating new plastics.

4. CO2 emission reduction- Reduced oil consumption also means reduced emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases that are produced while new plastics are being made. Additionally, recycling reduces pollution that is caused by burning waste.

5. Reduced landfill use- If more plastics are being recycled, it means less are ending up in landfills. Another benefit is that fewer plastics in landfills means less emission of common landfill gases, like carbon dioxide and methane. Both of these gases cause environmental damage.

6. Promotes a sustainable lifestyle- By recycling plastic, we’re aware of the dangers that the overconsumption of plastic can have. Just having this information is important, so we know the impact that our habits can have on the planet and can make the right changes in our daily lives.

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