This website on HowStuffWorks describes why recycling is important:
- landfills are using up precious land and contaminate groundwater
- making new products from recycled materials protects natural resources
- recycling (sometimes) uses less energy
- recycling can save a lot of money, generate high revenues and many jobs for people
Recycling guidelines
HowStuffWorks also explains the basics about recycling paper, glass, steel, plastics, cans, electronics...
Composting
From HowStuffWorks:
Composting creates the ideal conditions for the natural decay or rotting processes that occur in nature.
Read about full process on the HSW website.
Greywater Recycling
From greywater.net:
Any water that has been used in the home, except water from toilets, is called greywater . Dish, shower, sink, and laundry water comprise 50-80% of residential "waste" water. This may be reused for other purposes, especially landscape irrigation.
The benefits of greywater recycling include:
Lower fresh water use
Less strain on failing septic tank or treatment plant
Greywater treatment in topsoil is highly effective
Ability to build in areas unsuitable for conventional treatment
Less energy and chemical use
Groundwater recharge
Plant growth
Reclamation of otherwise wasted nutrients
This Website gives an overview on water recycling applications in the industry, such as textile, paper, poultry, food and beverage, agriculture and horticulture
Book:
Recycle The essential guide
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