Recycling and waste management have always been part of our resolutions to become the better version of ourselves. But have we really fulfilled this promise? We should ask ourselves if we are taking part in protecting the environment we’re living in. Do we really know the essence and meaning of recycling by heart? Because if not, take time to read this.
What is Recycling?
Recycling is the process of collecting, separating, and remanufacturing used or unwanted products and converting them into new materials. But if we really want to focus on recycling, it's important to change the way we deal with this issue at both the individual and community levels.
Recycling helps in extending the life and usefulness of objects that have served their original purpose by returning them to raw materials and then using it to produce usable ones. It is part of the three golden rules of sustainability (reduce, reuse and recycling). Plastics, papers, glass, metal, food compost, electronics, batteries, commercial rubbers, clothing, and cardboards are the common examples that need to be recycled.
To put it simply, recycling offers many benefits to both humans and the environment.
Start Recycling
The largest challenge to recycling is simply getting started, and we absolutely know that it could be normally hard to make an effort especially while you are in a condo living. But don’t worry, because it is manageable and can be done by proper guidelines.
7 best recycling tips to help you start the recycling habit while living in a Condo in the Philippines
Invest in using reusable bags
You can help by taking or purchasing reusable bags to the grocery store instead of using plastic and paper bags. When you've got fewer bags inside the condo, you'll have fewer objects to throw away. This will even help in proper waste management. Reducing the use of plastic is important because the production of plastic requires enormous energy and resources. It contributes to global warming and causes carbon emissions. Recycling plastics is not also efficient as only 9% of the plastics produced so far are recycled.
Have a recycle bin inside your condo
To start recycling, the first thing you need to do is find a place to put all your recyclable materials. You may also decide on colors for your bin as part of your condo design. Garbage bins can help organize your waste for easy disposal at an appropriate facility. And if you just moved in a ready for occupancy condo, make sure to have recycled bins immediately to prevent improper waste disposal.
Use a compostable bag dispenser
Another useful tool for recycling is installing a compost bag dispenser. Residents are more likely to engage in food waste recycling if they are equipped with certified compostable liners to store food leftovers. Residents can conveniently arrange their small kitchen compost bins with their bags and then place the entire bag in the food bin.
Provide guidance for other residents
It's not always bad to talk about things in a proper manner. Some residents do not know much about recycling. If the residents don't know what to do, they may not participate at all or throw recyclables in the wrong bin. Finally, let them know that you can answer questions about recycling. This is a great way to promote regulatory compliance and ensure that items are properly recycled.
Create DIYS from your recycled materials
There are so many things that you can do with recycled materials. For example, the bottom of your plastic bottle can be a pot for your small plants. Some of the recyclable materials that you can use to produce DIYS are glass bottles, clothes, papers, tissue rolls, and many more. Instead of buying something, why not make use of the recyclable materials to create new materials.
Donate or sell reusable items that you owned
Rather than throwing away the things that can still be in use, make it a habit to put it in a greater cause. Many people are in need of usable clothing. There are a lot of disaster victims, underprivileged people, and children in need of clothing. Your donations can help. When you throw away your clothes, they have no chance of reaching people who need them the most.
No amount of recycling is small
Starting is the best way to do it. Always remember that it’s always better to have one than none.
Why is recycling important?
Recycling preserves natural resources
Recycling items instead of using raw materials to make new ones save the planet's natural resources that don't last forever despite the growing population and its growing demand.
It saves energy
Recycling materials requires less energy than processing and transporting raw materials to create new products. Recycling saves energy by reducing the need to craft an item from scratch. The process of making products from recycled materials is much simpler and uses less energy-intensive as less processing is required to turn recycled materials into usable materials.
It is less harmful to the environment and animals
Even on a small scale, recycling helps wildlife by eliminating the risk of animals consuming recyclable waste and getting trapped or injured. Sorting recyclables outdoors in commercial bins also helps in preserving their habitat.
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill
Recycling prevents materials from flowing to landfills and introducing contaminants into the groundwater system. Recycling and waste prevention allow materials to be diverted from incinerators, reducing emissions of greenhouse gases, ash, and other pollutants from waste incineration.
We are a highly consumer-oriented society and recycling the things that we usually throw away can make new items so that the energy and raw materials used to make them are not wasted. It also prevents air and soil pollution as well as the greenhouse gases emitted from landfills. Recycling does a lot more. You may think that recycling plastic bottles and aluminum cans are not so important, but trust its power, because it actually is.
If you are thinking of moving in to a new condominium, check out Vista Residences!
Vista Residences is the condominium arm of the country’s largest homebuilder, Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. that offers ready for occupancy and pre-selling condominium projects in Manila, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City, Ortigas, Baguio, Cebu, and CDO that are strategically located within major cities, in close proximity to premium universities, transit oriented locations and developed business districts.
At Vista Residences, unit owners can take advantage of the property’s centrality. The properties of Vista Residences are strategically located near the country’s premium universities and CBDs, making them an attractive investment for both local and foreign investors.
Living in Vista Residences enables you to enjoy convenience, where everything is pretty much within walking distance or a few minutes away from the property; comfort because the project features and amenities are designed to deliver comfort at all times, which makes condo living a worthy investment; security that is 24/7 and CCTV monitoring, which makes the residents safe and secure within the property.
In line with Vista Residences’ thrust to offer convenience among its residents, it also features an AllDay Convenience Store and Coffee Project in all its projects.
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