why should we RECYCLE???

admin — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:55:08 +0000

We are now facing a global phenomenon on environmental disturbances due to abuse that man has created. In our own simple ways, we can help save the future by recycling the stuffs instead of throwing them to the dump sites. Here is a list of a the common trash and how long it will take for them to decompose.

Paper :2 to 5 months

Orange peels : 6 months

Milk cartons : 5 years

Filter-tip cigarettes :10 to 12 years

Plastic bags : 10 to 20 years

Leather shoes : 24 to 40 years

Plastic containers : 50 to 80 years

Disposable diapers : 75 years

Tin cans : 100 years

Aluminum cans : 200 to 500 years

Styrofoam : Never

Let us all be conscious enough to watch out for our present practices that may contribute to our mother earth. Think of the children that we have. It’s still a long way to go for them. Let us help them see a brighter future by RECYCLING.

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why should we RECYCLE???