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When recycling glass, make sure to remove all lids and stickers. If an opening lid is
embedded with other materials, then you can leave it. These items will be incinerated
during the recycling process. Make sure that these glass containers are free of food
particles and oils. Some communities may have specific instructions when disposing of
mirrors and windows. Contact your city’s recycling programs to stay informed on the
latest recycling directions.
Most plastic materials will have a number imprinted on it. You will find this identification
stamped on the bottom. These numbers will run from 1 to 7. Different numbered plastics
will require different procedures when recycling. Make sure to clean all plastics with
soapy water. Recycle the plastic by grouping the same numbers into its own clear plastic
bag. The hardest type of plastic to recycle is plastic that is imprinted with the number 7.
These tend to be difficult to recycle because they are usually made with different types of
plastics. Number 7 plastics are seldom collected or recycled. Determined the consumers
can return these number 7 plastics back to the manufacturers for proper disposal.
The preservation of water is also an act of environmental protection. Even though 70%
of the world is covered with water, only a small percentage of it is suitable for human
consumption. Many people take water that pours out of their faucet for granted.
Remember, about 1.1 billion people are without access to fresh water for cleaning,
bathing, or cooking. Small habits can make a big difference in water preservation.
Whenever you turn off the faucet, make sure that water is not dripping from it. Turn off
the water when you’re actively brushing your teeth. Purchase a home filter so you and
your family can enjoy clean drinking tap water instead of purchasing bottled water. Also
make the habit of cleaning clothes with cold water, unless you are battling a stubborn
stain.
Help the preservation of tropical forests by using suitable types of woods and staying
away from wood derived from exotic trees. Woods like mahogany are acquired from
exotic rain forests, and will take many for mahogany forests to recover. Oak or pine are
more suitable forms of wood because they are fast-growing and do not come directly from
endangered forests.