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Event in Mississauga Valley

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I pick up a lot of trash every day, and I often take photos. I hope that this page will encourage more people to do the same. Send me pics of what you pick up, be it one plastic bottle or a whole bag of crap. Let's pick it up!

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Come on Mississauga! Join volunteers all across Canada on May 6th to help reduce the number of cigarette butts polluting our environment. Last year we picked up 122,800 butts in one day and sent them to TerraCycle Canada for recycling, this year we have a goal of picking up over 200,000 but we need your help! Join the Mississauga Butt Blitz Event to help make a HUGE environmental impact across Canada! All you have to do is grab yourself a pair of gloves, a ziplock bag, and a permanent marker! Collect cigarette butts from local parks, beaches, shorelines, streets, and other public places. Count them as you go, and give them to your location's event coordinator (that's me, Cindy Wilding) on May 6th who will ship them to TerraCycle Canada for recycling! You can start collecting as soon as the snow melts, or join us for the community cleanup on May 6th! Are you ready to "Kick some Butt", Mississauga ? Sign up here! Invite your friends! Visit https://www.agreenerfuture.ca/ for details
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变废为宝的创业项目_变废为宝的创业案例

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一般人眼里往往需要花钱处理的垃圾在他看来不再是垃圾，而是具有某种独特价值的商品。于是，他创办了TerraCycle公司。他把别人视为垃圾的东西作为原材料，把食堂的剩饭剩菜喂食给蚯蚓，再用蚯蚓的粪便制成肥料;把葡萄酒园废弃不用的酒桶改造成旋转堆肥机和收集雨水的雨桶;用旧软木塞批量生产软木板;用果汁袋做成手提包、铅笔盒和背包;用奥利奥饼干包装纸制成垫布、托盘、台布、环保袋和浴帘;他还将电子垃圾与被人们视为垃圾的涂鸦艺术相结合，开发出“城市艺术花盆”…… 如今TerraCycle已经是知名的环保绿色企业，拥有几百种独特的升级回收的产品。可以说汤姆·萨基创造了一个又一个奇迹，而闪耀在这些奇迹的背后是他的创新思维。他的创业之路从一开始就不同寻常。
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EL RECICLAJE Y LOS PROGRAMAS FORESTALES

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reciclaje

Gracias a los programas de reciclaje impulsados por TerraCycle se apoya con donativo a Reforestamos México.

Parte de los fondos recaudados del canje de puntos de las brigadas de recolección de bolsas de botanas, de pan y pan dulce; empaques de galletas, jabones y productos de cuidado bucal de TerraCycle se donaron a Reforestamos México, asociación comprometida con la conservación de los bosques y selvas del país.

Con el donativo, Reforestamos México realizará actividades para el desarrollo y emprendimiento de proyectos forestales con las comunidades que habitan en selvas y bosques y viven de ellos. Un ejemplo de ello es el emprendimiento de Selva Viva 3G, un grupo de 9 mujeres que trabajan en el procesamiento de productos derivados de la semilla del árbol de ramón, que se ubica en la localidad de Tres Garantías en Quintana Roo.

Este tipo de proyectos orientados al desarrollo sostenible demuestra que los bosques y selvas generan beneficios al desarrollo social y económico del país, así como producen riqueza y bienestar en comunidades alejadas de la urbanización.

“La iniciativa privada debe ser un aliado estratégico para lograr grandes metas ambientales”, menciona Lizbeth Villalobos de Reforestamos México.

En la actualidad, la inversión social empresarial es fundamental para la solución de algunas problemáticas sociales que aquejan al país. Y la labor de Reforestamos México contribuye al posicionamiento de las selvas y bosques de forma competitiva y sostenible dentro de la esfera empresarial, a su vez asegura la conservación de los recursos naturales.

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A Recycling Guide For People Who Can't Even

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Recycling is one of the easiest, most effective ways you can help the environment. Yet according to the EPA, we recycle a stagnant 34 percent of all the waste we create. In the United States, only 9 percent of plastic is recovered for recycling, and of the more than 300 million tons of new, virgin plastic produced globally per year, it is estimated that up to 129 million tons (43 percent) of the plastic used is disposed of in landfills. Approximately 10 to 20 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans each year. These include those dreaded microplastics, which result in an estimated $13 billion a year in losses from damage to marine ecosystems. If things don't change, we could see more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050. The simple act of recycling diverts these materials from landfills and keeps them from spreading to our oceans and natural ecosystems.

How to recycle effectively (Hint: All it takes is a little research.)

Recycling all the time may seem like a tall order if you're not used to it, but participating in this regenerative, green activity is as easy as you make it. Getting acquainted with your town or city's recycling system is a good place to start. First, look into whether your municipality uses a single or multistream recycling system. Basically, this dictates whether you can put all of your recyclables (i.e., paper, glass, plastics) in one bin, or if you need to separate them. Material recovery facilities (MRFs) like to keep sorting of nonrecyclable materials and garbage to a minimum in order to prevent contamination, and every MRF is a little different. It is also important to read up on what exactly is recyclable in your area, as it varies city by city. For example, in some cities you can recycle HDPE (#2) plastic, and in others you can't. The same goes for PP (#5) plastic and juice cartons. Earth 911 is a fantastic resource for looking into what is recyclable and what isn't in your local community. You can also call your local recycling center to ask them directly. Here's what New York City's multistream system looks like, for example:

Myth busting

Some communities have centralized bins that act as public drop-off locations for recyclable materials. Monitored for cleanliness and safety, the containers are emptied on a regular basis and are available for residents to use at any time. If your community has this sort of public space recycling, take advantage of it! Join forces with your neighbors to consolidate your waste and get it out of your space between weekly pickups. It's a common misconception that the items that are not accepted curbside or through a public system are not recyclable. While most municipal curbside recycling programs do not accept plastic bags of any type, certain states mandate that supermarkets, grocers, and retail locations offer in-store "take back" programs for plastic bags and must provide on-site collection boxes for customers. Supermarket retailers like Whole Foods and Mom's Organic Market accept a variety of waste streams for recycling in-store. In addition to plastic bags, you can bring your batteries, corks, water filters and PP (#5) plastic (yogurt tubs, drink and food pouches and take out containers) year-round. Plus, items like denim, electronics, and holiday lights are accepted at special annual drives. Specialty stores like Staples and Best Buy also host national take-back programs for e-waste, a growing waste stream in today's world of constant upgrades and new models.

Spread the word

Be aware of all the resources available to you. My company TerraCycle's free, brand-sponsored recycling programs provide an easily accessible option for difficult-to-recycle items like energy bar wrappers, performance nutrition packaging, post-consumer oral care products, and even old toys. We have found that economics, not science, prevent most waste streams on the planet from being recycled, and circumventing those economic limitations through knowledge is key to recycling more and recycling right. Educating your family members, neighbors, and people in your community about the do's and don'ts of recycling will scale up your individual efforts for maximum impact. Encourage those around you to think before they toss and consider their other options before tracking an item for landfill. If you have children, get them involved too! Anything you can do to spread the word and motivate others brings us one step closer to a less wasteful way of life and a more sustainable planet for future generations.
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Huixquilucan apoya la campaña “Reciclando con Causa”: Erika Larregui Naguel

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Huixquilucan
  • El municipio se encuentra entre los tres primeros lugares de aportación de material a nivel estatal.
  • En lo que resta del año, participarán escuelas de nivel secundaria y medio superior.

Huixquilucan, Méx. El municipio se encuentra entre los tres primeros lugares a nivel estatal que ha apoyado la cruzada mexiquense en favor del medio ambiente “Reciclando con Causa”, por lo que se redoblarán los esfuerzos para superar las cifras este año; así lo dieron a conocer las autoridades locales durante el inicio de la segunda etapa de ésta campaña.

En representación del presidente municipal de Huixquilucan, Enrique Vargas del Villar, la directora general de Ecología y Medio Ambiente; Erika Larregui Naguel, aseguró que el reciclaje es un tema central para la presente administración, por ello se han realizado acopios masivos de aparatos electrónicos, principalmente, con un total de 7 toneladas; así como la difusión de información para generar conciencia sobre el tema entre estudiantes y vecinos de la localidad.

Pablo Fernández de Cevallos González, secretario del Ayuntamiento, destacó la participación de los estudiantes en proyectos de esta naturaleza, ya que son precisamente ellos quienes pueden generar entre sus compañeros, amigos, familia y vecinos, conciencia sobre la relevancia del reciclaje y cuidado del medio ambiente.

El defensor municipal de derechos humanos, Mario Benito Fierro, recalcó la importancia de difundir entre los habitantes la campaña “Reciclando con Causa”, ya que tener un medio ambiente sano es fundamental.

Ante integrantes de la comisión edilicia de Derechos Humanos, presidida por Claudia Reyes Montiel, décimo segunda regidora; maestros y alumnos de la escuela secundaria 32 “General Santos Degollado” y del Colegio de Estudios Científicos y Tecnológicos del Estado de México, Carlos Ortega Vargas, representante de Baruch Delgado Carbajal, titular de la CODHEM, recordó la existencia de los seis contendores para la recolección de las envolturas de productos alimenticios y de higiene personal, que se colocarán en las escuelas que deseen participar

Detalló que el material recolectado se entrega a la empresa TerraCycle, que lo cambia por puntos y éstos a su vez en dinero, el cual se utiliza para ayudar a personas de escasos recursos, que otorgarán al municipio que más haya aportado en la campaña “Reciclado con Causa”.

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