In this third post of  ‘365 Ways to Save the Earth’ environment protection initiative our intention is, once again, to raise public awareness of environmental problems and non-renewable resources issues.(You can read the previous article here Dumpster Rentals Blog ).   This time we would like to share with the worldwide community a few easy-to-do recommendations on how we can contribute to saving not-renewable resources and reducing the level of pollutions.

Ventilate your home regularly

Indoor air pollution affects all enclosed spaces. This can be caused by a ventilation system that does not remove stale air properly, by a faulty gas stove or heater, or by the improper use of products that require a high degree of air circulation to dissipate pollutants, such as paints, varnishes, and household cleaners. Some pollutants, such as mites and molds, are of natural origin.

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Recycling is a simple process that can help resolve many of the problems created by our modern way of life. Nonrenewable resources are clearly saved when recycling materials are supplemented in the manufacturing process. Renewable resources, such as trees, are also saved in the short run, but it’s naïve to imagined that recycling will result in large tracks of untouched forest. Eventually, fewer renewable resources will be planted, cultivated, and harvested. Producing recyclable materials consumes less energy. When this energy reduction is in the form of fossil fuels, there is less acid rain produced, and a decreased greenhouse effect.

Another recycling benefit is that it extends the life of landfills. The United States ‘ waste stream is the biggest in the world. In 1988, only 13% of the waste stream was diverted into the recycling stream. The recycling potential for most commodities is a diversion rate of more then 50%.

The list below illustrates percentage of recovery of some of the recyclables:

• Steel - 60.0%
• Paper - 33%
• Aluminum – 41.7%
• Glass – 13.3%
• Copper – 58.6%

On the financial frontier, recycling could potentially create a net increase in jobs. Waste material source3s are fragmented, and materials are not concentrated in areas such as mines and forests. Compared to virgin materials, recyclable materials must be collected, sorted, and...