| The attitude to waste disposal and the | | | | Cans and plastic bottles need to be either |
| management of waste is all too often assigned to | | | | collapsed or crushed. Stomp on plastic bottles to |
| someone else. The waste disposal fairy is | | | | make them flat and then secure the cap back on |
| supposed to magically appear whenever we have | | | | the bottle to ensure it does not pop back into |
| a waste problem we are not sure how to | | | | shape. Crush cans so that they can be stacked in |
| address. 'Throw it in the trash' is the answer to | | | | the metal recycling bin. Crushed cans do not take |
| far too many personal and professional waste | | | | up much space and it could be a couple of weeks |
| problems and the environment is paying the price | | | | before the bin needs to be emptied. |
| on a daily basis. | | | | For plastic grocery cartons with a cardboard |
| Waste management, far from being someone | | | | sleeve, remove the sleeve and tear it up into |
| else's problem, is the responsibility of all of us. We | | | | smaller pieces, then dispose of the plastic carton |
| all make the trash and therefore we should all | | | | in the plastic recycling container. For food waste, |
| have the equal responsibility of disposing of it. | | | | there are guidelines on how to use a food waste |
| Wherever possible, trash should be recycled and | | | | bin which can be used by agricultural companies to |
| there are ways to ensure the garbage from your | | | | make animal feed. Garden cuttings may be put |
| home and business is disposed of as ergonomically | | | | into compost and used as fertilizer. |
| and eco friendly as possible. | | | | Taking the right attitude to waste disposal and |
| For people who have never approached the | | | | recycling is the first step toward adopting an |
| problem of responsible trash disposal and | | | | efficient policy. Not only is waste recycling |
| recycling, the best way to start is by contacting a | | | | responsible, it is also safer and more hygienic than |
| waste management company for advice. For | | | | simply dumping containers with food waste still |
| householders who simply wish to make a more | | | | adhered in a communal trash can containing |
| responsible contribution to saving the planet, there | | | | plastics, metals and glass. |
| are ways to separate and recycle waste in a | | | | Putting the planet first can be a daunting task but |
| timely and hygienic fashion. | | | | it need not necessarily entail a huge effort if |
| Making an effort to 'go green' need not entail | | | | everyone plays their part and takes a responsible |
| spending half your day washing out grimy cans of | | | | first step toward a cleaner and greener |
| food waste and getting your hands immersed in | | | | environment. Contact your local waste disposal |
| revolting substances or making a dozen trips to | | | | experts for advice on how your community |
| the bottle plant per week. Recycling can become | | | | waste may be assessed for recycling programs |
| a habit very quickly and once you know what | | | | and also how to arrange for regular waste |
| you are doing, it's an easy routine. | | | | removal. |