Newsletter about recycling from greece - Recycle.ppt
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2. Recycling is the process by which reused
partially or totally anything is direct or indirect
result of human activity, which is in a form that
is no longer good for humans. In this process
usually waste is converted into raw materials
from which new goods are produced.
3. Recycling reduces the consumption
of raw materials and energy use
and therefore greenhouse gas
emissions.
Recycling is a key concept of
modern waste management.
Recyclable materials, also called
"recyclables" or "recyclates", may
originate from many sources,
including homes, public services
and industries.
They include glass, paper,
aluminum and other metals such as
copper and iron, asphalt, textiles
and plastics. The electrical and
electronic equipment should be
recycled, not only because putting
them in landfills has an impact on
the environment but also because
harms our health.
4. The history of recycling
began in the Bronze Age.
During that era people
melted metal objects so that
they could produce new
products. The situation
changed with the rapid
progress of the industry that
made recycling more
difficult. In 1970 at a
conference on recycling logo
they decided to be labelled
as recyclable products.
5. Large household appliances
(refrigerators, washing machines, etc.)
Gadgets that make life easier (air
conditioning, lighting
equipment, telecommunication devices, etc.)
Sound and vision products
Computer hardware
Electrical and electronic tools and toys
Medical devices
Monitoring and control instruments
Automatic dispensers
Computers
Vehicle Exhaust Catalysts
Food (fertilizer)
Paper
Plastic
Aluminum
Glass
Car Tires
Batteries