Respect for the environment requires a series of commitments and actions to be carried out that serve to preserve nature and landscape environment. And for that, between many tools, there are the cubes and recycling bins with their variants for different types of waste.
By practicing recycling we can avoid creating of new waste and its accumulation. represents a significant energy and economic savings, in addition to reducing management costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions greenhouse.
Recycling is no longer an option, it is a necessity for fight against the degradation and destruction of the environment atmosphere. And if you don't believe it! Well look at the next image…
We have talked to people who know about manipulation and waste containers , with &/ to tell you how to learn to recycle consistently before the containers of trash . So take note!
Sometimes we forget that any product, material or substance that is manufactured is suitable for recycling, and therefore therefore, it can be used again.
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The law or rule of The Three Rs , which, Although it was coined by Greenpeace, it is already a badge to world level. It has always been advocated for using the RRR formula ( Reduce , reuse , recycle ), a formula that, if possible, should be the way of acting in the current society.
Although it is not possible to avoid generating waste, the impact on the environment will be minimized if these rules are followed by the correct order.
First, reduce rather than reuse, which next, recycle, and lastly, avoid. are the keys to keep the planet ecologically healthy and in the best conditions for the following generations.
We can't always practice reducing and reuse of materials , components, objects, etc. everything we would like, we can practice recycling. This is where we find a unique opportunity to contribute our grain of sand to preserve nature.
The recycling symbols are varied and the meaning is essential to give a proper treatment of waste and thus avoid the dumping of improper waste that harms the system of recycling.
We can access this GUIDE (From page 44) with the explanation of all symbols, but the four most representative are: Möbius circle, the ecological label European, the green point and the Tidyman.
Now, it's time to learn!… In which container does each residue? What types of waste containers are there? o In which garbage can should we put deposit the waste according to its type and provenance?…
As they are designated by colors, the different types of recycling containers and garbage they are:
As you can see, there are few types of storage containers. garbage , so let's see each one and its types of waste .
And yes!… We can recognize that you know that the container yellow is for plastic , but as we'll see, there are some interesting aspect that we should remember.
The recycling of plastic containers represents approximately between 11 and 12% by total weight of the waste we generate. Fortunately, every time we are more aware of its use, especially with the plastic bag, but even so, we still have a lot of work to do ahead.
Among all the garbage cans , the yellow recycling bin is the most complicated due to the amount of waste that we can launch. But let's see…
Broadly speaking, we can deposit everything in the container type of plastic containers and containers metal , briks, plastic bags, the “cork white” or “polystyrene” of the packages or boxes of small wooden size such as those for wine, strawberries, cigars, cases, etc
Although it can be tedious to read the following list, it is very useful … What can we throw in the yellow trash can? plastic?
| Cartons of milk, cream, juices, wine, shakes, broth, etc. |
| Plastic food containers: |
| Plastic bottles (water, milk, juice, soft drinks, edible oil, vinegar, sauces…) |
| Plastic containers of dairy products, including its tapas (dairy, cheese, butter, etc) |
| Trays and boxes of "white cork" (those for fruit, vegetables, meat, chicken, etc). |
| Plastic caps and plugs. |
| Disposable plastic plates and cups. |
| Plastic egg cups. |
| Plastic bottles without nipple. |
| Plastic nets and meshes for oranges, potatoes… |
| Plastic containers for toilet and cleaning products: |
| Plastic cans for cleaning products are not aerosols (deodorant, toothpaste, creams, gel, soaps, etc) |
| Empty cleaning product plastic cans (liquid detergents, cleaners, fabric softeners, etc) |
| Metals: |
| Beverage cans (beer, soft drinks). |
| Canned food (vegetables, meat, fish, pet food…). |
| Aluminum plates and trays (eg, those for meals prepared). |
| Metal sheets and covers. |
| Plastic and aluminum bags and wrappers: |
| Plastic bags for food (milk, frozen foods, fruits, etc). |
| Aluminum bags and containers for food (soups, purées, pastas, coffee, appetizers, etc) |
| Bags that are given in stores, supermarkets, etc. |
| Aluminum foil for the kitchen. |
| Vacuum packaging for delicatessen products. |
| Plastic wrappers (the kind used to protect cardboard and plastic boxes, which accompanies the trays of meat, fruit, etc) |
| Transparent polyethylene film (the one that is cut from the scrolls). |
| Aluminum and plastic blister packs (they are the containers where the batteries, razor blades, etc) |
Remember that when we disinfect and clean home, and we have empty containers, they go here!
A long list of products can be deposited in the yellow containers for recycling and that, in sometimes, we just can't remember.
plastic packaging can be recycled for manufacture of plastic bags, street furniture, or to obtain new containers for non-food use (bleach, detergent, etc.) but on this type of Garbage… What we can NOT throw in the container yellow?
Beware of the yellow bucket in front of products of plastic metal that are not containers; video tapes, CDs or all kinds of plastic toys.
Remember that we have an excellent article on how to make a machine to recycle plastic at home, very interesting!
The utility of blue containers for recycling is huge. The recycle cardboard and paper represents approximately 18% by weight of the total of the waste we generate.
For each sheet of normal size paper (DIN A4) that is deposits and recycles, the energy equivalent to the operation, for 1 hour, of two low-energy bulbs consumption of 20 watts. So the recipients of recycling for paper and cardboard are very important!
By recycling a ton of paper are saved between 12 and 16 medium trees, 50,000 liters of water are saved water and more than 300 kg of oil. So… what we can throw in the blue paper container and cardboard?
Whenever possible, cardboard and paper containers They should be folded to take up less space inside the blue container and if we can, we eliminate the metallic and plastic elements (clips, staples, spirals of notebooks, etc).
What happens when we have a mixed container of paper or a cardboard box with the plastic? … This always happens with the toys, and within our possibilities, We will try to separate it to deposit it in the container correct.
But… What can we NOT throw in the bin? blue?
Here you have to be careful with the famous Briks or the napkins that sometimes we do not deposit in the bucket corresponding.
What most users practice is recycling glass, and for this we have the famous green containers .
Glass is 100% recyclable and never loses its initial qualities. For every bottle that is recycled you save the energy needed to have a television on during 3 hours.
The recycling of glass represents approximately 8% by weight of the total waste we generate. A glass bottle buried in a landfill takes 4,000 years to degrade, that is, to disappear completely.
To facilitate recycling, remember to put them in the green container without caps or lids, which must be deposit in the yellow bucket. so take note of… What can we throw away in the green bins glass?
According to environmentalists, using the container green for glass recycling means a decrease in air pollution of 20%, a decrease in 27% energy consumption and water pollution 50% It is 100% recyclable garbage !
For the green cube , all kinds of glass bottles, vials for colognes and cosmetics glass or jars of preserves and jam. and touch see… What we can NOT throw in the container green?
The flat glass of pictures or windows, the ceramic hobs and mirrors should be taken to the nearest cleaning point.
Note: The clean points, are areas where they are collected and deposited free of charge waste that, due to its danger or size, cannot be deposit in the authorized containers located in our street.
Although most of us are not used to organic containers and actually, in many cities do not see them either, they are destined for the organic waste that we produce at home.
Sometimes the organic container is colored dark brown but others, it is assigned the color orange to organic waste . Be careful with this!
The organic remains are all the residues of animal or vegetable origin that decompose with ease in the environment. In general, they are the remains of meals and food like; fruits, bones, leaves, etc. and remains plant vegetables like; branches, flowers, leaves, roots, etc
And it's time to see... What can we throw in the containers of organic matter?
Organic waste is used to make compost at through its decomposition, a natural fertilizer that provides nutrients to the soil. The slow decomposition of the organic matter is a biological process in which fungi, bacteria, worms and others are involved.
And remember… What we can NOT throw in the garbage can organic waste?
As you can see, it's not that difficult
This is the metallic container of... Save yourself who can! Forks the most used in Spain. Out of habit, we throw away everything here that our mind is not able to separate into cubes previously named.
But in reality, the grey containers work for general waste such as:
When in doubt about garbage, before throwing it out without knowledge, you can call the City Hall of your city. It's a moment!
There are a number of recycling bins specifically designated that come together with a type of Garbage determined according to its characteristics of reuse or treatment. The most common are:
Note: Sometimes we can see a colored container red , they are used to store waste dangerous as batteries, insecticides, oils, aerosols or technological products.
Recycling goes much further than we think. A clear example is the houses made with containers that present a different way of building, but which provides benefits to the environment and a tangible utility for the society.
Here, the easiest thing to do is buy containers of recycling stackable by sections. They are perfect for home; They take up little space, are comfortable, easy to handle and with the colors to recycle.
As we always comment! You have to compare prices. From neighborhood stores to large stores such as Ikea, Corte English, Leroy Merlin, Carrofour, Amazon etc.
For our part, we recommend purchasing the following garbage cans for home for having a price coherent and they are steel:
If you are looking for removable type and that fit well. We directly recommend that you visit the store (Remember, you have to measure the interior dimensions of the furniture)
For the exterior, garden or terrace, we already need more ability. We have to go to the 50L or 60L buckets perfect for terraces or 80L, 100L or 120 liters more intended for the garden and hard plastic.
The following video perfectly expresses a summary of quality on all containers and buckets of recycling that we have seen.
And finally, we see what happens with clean points…
The collection points (They are used in Spain), They are special areas –normally outside the city- where collect free of charge waste that, due to its dangerousness or size, they cannot be deposited in the containers for garbage enabled on the street.
In the end, it's all the bulky trash and waste dangerous that need special treatment . They carry the label that we can see in the image, in most of the cases.
Mainly classified into four types of waste, and are the collected selective from:
