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Practically everything we throw away can be recycled and/or reused in some

way. But millions of tonnes of refuse goes into landfills each year, creating

problems with water, air and soil contamination, pests and bad odours.

If we learn to reduce the amounts of materials we buy, learn how to reuse

some of what we do and recycle the rest, we should, conceivably, be able to

reduce what goes to landfills by about 80%. This is a lofty goal, but not one

that is totally out of reach. We only need to learn the how, why, what and

where of it.

We at A Greener Earth are dedicated to bringing you the information

you need to help you to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. So please click on the

links below to gain valuable insights and information on the various types of

materials that can be recycled or reused.

Plastics - plastic bags, plastic lids (ldpe), and other types including pvc.

Paper - office papers, newspaper, cardboard and boxboard.

Rubber - majority of recycled rubber comes from vehicle tires.

Metals - tin cans, white goods, copper tubing, brass fixtures, steel cans, etc.

Glass - food containers, light bulbs, window glass, etc.

Oil - used oil, oil containers and oil filters.

Construction Materials

- wood, concrete aggragate, brick, asphalt, wallboard, etc.

Compostable Materials

- household food wastes, lawn cuttings, leaf litter, tree trimmings, etc.

Beverage Containers

- for information on what happens to your beverage containers, click on the the title to go to the Craigmyle Bottle Depot website. Info on Milk Containers now

included here.

Alternative Energy

- use of the sun, wind, and water to supply clean power to our homes.