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Recycling
A numbers of wastes in America are growing from 247 million tons of non-hazardous waste in 1990, to 409 million tons in 2001. The increasing number of wastes in each year causes the crisis of pollution. Recycling is the process of transforming used/wasted materials into useful materials which can be used again. In other word, recycling turns materials that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources. Using recycled materials can lower energy costs for manufacturers because recycling is a key to reduce the consumption of raw materials such as land, plants, minerals, and water, etc. so using materials more than once which means we conserve natural resources as well. Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. In each year, Americans haul 82 million tons of trash to recycling center but that’s still just 32.5 percent of trash that US people throw out. To emphasize that why we should recycle the used materials, the following will show the benefit of recycling:
* Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced; by avoiding methane emissions and reducing energy required can contribute to climate change.
* Decreases the amount of CO2 produced.
* Prevents the pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from raw materials.
* Helps maintain the environment for future generations.
* Reduce a number of wastes and saves considerable landfill space.
* Reduces the need for landfill and incineration.
* Reduces the consumption of energy and water.
* Decreases the need for disposal.
* Protects and expands US manufacturing jobs
* Increases US competitiveness.
* Prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.
* Saves energy.
* Saves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals.
How to Recycle Monitor?
Computer monitors and CRT (cathode-ray tube) monitor contain several important components inside, and the components contain hazardous materials as well. Especially, CRT monitors contain lead, cadmium and mercury which can seep into the groundwater and soil if the CRT monitor is crushed at a landfill. So, the monitors need to be recycled properly to keep the hazardous materials out of the environment. The following are tips for recycle your unwanted/ unused/old computer monitors and CRT monitor:
· Before recycling your unused monitor, consider that if it is still in working condition, try to check with a local charities organization or schools, your unused monitor might be useful for people who need it.
· However, if your unused monitor is non-working or extremely old, you can search to find recycle center or service that accept the monitors on our website.
· Some computer manufacturer has programs that allow you to return the monitor or trade it in new equipment. So, ask the computer manufacturer when you prepare to buy a monitor whether it accepts your old computer or CRT monitors for recycling. Also, some retail stores will recycle your old computer monitor or CTR monitor for a small fee after you purchase a new computer from them.
· Check out the computer or CRT manufacturer if you are not buying a new computer. The Environmental Protection Agency or EPA notes that most manufacturers offer some type of mail back computer monitors or CRT monitors recycling program for a small fee.
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