So, I figure the first step toward change is to become educated about what's really going on. I'm not exactly sure how to do that as there is so much propoganda floating around and the labels associated with certain 'movements' have certain kinds of people scared to lift a finger because they don't want to be labeled as 'Democrat' or 'Tree hugger' or 'Anti-gun activists'. Regardless, I need to ferret my way through the muck so to speak so here I go.....thoughts and suggestions welcome from those of you who know more than I.
Some staggering facts:
The U.S. EPA estimates that 75 percent of what Americans throw in the trash could actually be recycled.
Incinerating 10,000 tons of waste creates one job; landfilling 10,000 tons of waste creates six jobs; recycling 10,000 tons of waste creates 36 jobs.
The national recycling rate of 30 percent saves the equivalent of more than five billion gallons of gasoline, reducing dependence on foreign oil by 114 million barrels.
According to the U.S. EPA, recycling (including composting) diverted 68 million tons of material away from landfills and incinerators in 2001, up from 34 million tons in 1990.
Some helpful websites:
www.earth911.com- Basically your all around Earth guide; help finding recycling centers, what can be recycled, how to start a recycling program, etc. Good stuff.
www.thisisreality.com- The truth about 'clean coal'.
More to come....
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