REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE - PART 3

The last part in our series on reduce, reuse and recycle focuses on recycling and how we can keep items out of landfill that are able to be recycled into new products.       RECYCLE CHANGE IN HABIT WAYS TO DO IT SAVINGS? Place all items that can be recycled into your recycle bin. ·        Have a separate bin in the kitchen to place your recyclable items into. ·        Check each item, especially plastics, before you place it in the bin, does it have a recycle symbol on it?   No monetary savings, but yes to helping save the environment. Return plastic grocery bags to your supermarket for recycling. ·         Look for the red wheelie bin at the front of your local Coles, Woolworths or Bi-Lo.   No monetary saving, but it will help save the lives of marine and livestock animals. Drop off larger recyclable items direct to recycling centres. ·         Large cardboard boxes.·        Whitegoods/Bricks/Roof Tiles/Concrete.·        And many other items, check out: www.recyclingnearyou.com.au   Yes as you save money in tip fees.  So start with one of the suggestions above, and once you feel you have changed that habit, try another one...every little bit helps!As seen in the magazine "Up to 10" April 2009.  SOURCES USED IN THIS ARTICLE:(1)  http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/waste/waste_minimisation/reduce_reuse_recycle/(2)  http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs%40.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/1647509ef7e25faaca2568a900154b63?OpenDocument  Population clock 28th January at 11.41am Canberra Time.(3)   www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/resources/documents/Info3_The_3Rs.doc(4)   www.recyclingnearyou.com.au(5)   www.freecycle.orgÂ