FCSE 3120 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Compost, Alkaline Battery, Toughened Glass
27 Apr 2017
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Litter in america: litter cleanup costs the u. s. almost . 5 billion each year, with businesses paying . 1 billion. Governments and other organizations pick up the remainder: community economy and quality of life suffer. The presence of litter in a community takes a toll on quality of life, property values, and housing prices. Litter in a community decreases property values 7%: litter has environmental consequences. Wind and weather, traffic, and animals move litter into gutters, lawns and landscaped areas, alleyways, and parking structures. Debris may be carried by storm drains into local waterways, with potential for serious. Recyclable items: clear glass containers, colored glass containers, high-grade office paper, newsprint, corrugated paper/cardboard, aluminum cans, steel and bi-metallic cans, plastics (#1 or 2) Farmingdale, ny 11735: buy durable goods - ones that are well-built or that carry good warranties. They will last longer, save money in the long run and save landfill space.
