The agglomeration of garbage of various kinds entails a set of problems that, even today, most cities in the world cannot solve in a definitive way, according to an article published in the magazine Universidad y Sociedad. The most effective option so far seems to be recycling and in this note we will tell you the most frequent mistakes when recycling.
The problem of waste leads to the formation of sources of air, water and land pollution that, in addition to damaging the planet, end up affecting the food we eat and our health. Using the different recycling techniques we can not only reduce the magnitude of waste and pollution, but also optimize economic efficiency.
The concept of recycling is based, according to the thesis presented by Carina Magaly Álvarez Gomez de Coz to the Rafael Landívar University, on thinking and managing garbage as a resource instead of mere waste. In this way, actions can be used to recover and transform waste.
Common mistakes when recycling
In a note cited by the Cuban media Science on its PC, it delves into the viability of transforming waste into renewable energy. However, it is clear that this method is very complex, due to the variety of conversion procedures and the diversity of the different existing materials. Because of them, it is common for certain mistakes to be made when recycling.
1. Contaminate with wet wipes and paper napkins
Although they contain paper cellulose, sanitary napkins contain fibers derived from fossil fuel. On the other hand, stained or damp paper napkins are not recyclable. Both objects must be discarded as solids.
2. Incorporate food cartons at home
Food delivery cartons, such as Chinese food, hamburgers, pizza or sushi, are often stained with oil or grease. This makes them unusable and unrecoverable. Therefore, they must go to the non-recyclable garbage can.
3. Believe that all plastics can be recycled
One of the most common mistakes when recycling is believing that all plastics are recyclable. Cellophane wrappers cannot be recycled, as can non-biodegradable bags, plastics marked with PLA, long-life packaging, and used toothbrushes.
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