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Recyclable Materials at Home
Eco-friendliness begins with individual efforts, with the implication that everyone has a role to play in keeping a clean and safe environment. One way of fulfilling this obligation is by controlling the waste that emerges as a result of daily household activities. Homes are a treasure trove with plenty of items that can be recycled, upcycled, reused, and repurposed. Some of the things that could be recycled at home include disposable coffee cups, plastic bottles, electronics, clothing, batteries, toothbrushes, aluminum cans, crayons, pens, and DVD tapes.
The recycling process is often simple and less time-consuming for most of the recyclable household items. For example, one would only need to spare some time meant for leisure to recycle CDs and DVD tapes. The tape can be recycled to create a collage of reflective CDs for decoration purposes. Just like the tapes, old tires can also be put to good use within the vicinity of the modern home. They can be recycled to make tire swings and flowerbeds around the front and backyards. Old and worn-out clothes are among the household items that often litter the streets of most neighborhoods. Experience has proven that there is a better way to handle them in a bid to maintain ecological sustainability. They can be recycled by using them as special forms of rags. Old t-shirts can also be used as crop tops. The other household items known to litter the streets are plastic bottles. These too can be put to proper use in making decorations, piggy banks, and gardening pots. Generally, the recycling process is a worthy alternative to contemporary waste disposal methods, such as combustion. It ensures a clean and safe environment for all.