blog post#1-10/09/09

1. Most people agree that recycling is a good thing. Why, specifically should we recycle glass?
We should recycle glass because Every ton of glass recycled saves the equivalent of 9 gallons of fuel oil needed to make glass from virgin materials. At least 30% of glass containers on grocery store shelves can be recycled. Container glass can be recycled repeatedly with no loss of quantity or quality.
2. Which is better: recycling or reusing things?
I think that recycling is better then reusing,because when you reuse items it causes bacteria to grow and spread. Not only that you could get sick from the bacteria.
3. How can Fayetteville residents recycle?
Fayetteville residents can separate the glass, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum, then put them in different containers.
4. Where is the closest recycling drop-off center to your home (or our school)?
Parker Site-4759 Black Bridge Rd Hope Mills, NC
is the closet to my house.
5. List 9 things plastic can be made into once it has been recycled.
Recycled plastics can be made into bottles, shower stalls, recycling bins, scouring pads, paint brushes, industrial strapping, drainpipes, plastic lumber, flowerpots, etc.
6. List 5 things metals can be turned into once it has been melted down.
Metal is melted down and reformed into new products such as cans, automobile parts, siding, appliances and building materials.
7. What can you do to promote recycling?
I can show and tell what might happen to our planet earths atmosphere if we don't recycle.