Our Suffocating Environment

Hannah Beggs

Did you know?Approximately four pounds of garbage every

day84 % of all household waste can be recycled

No Way?!14 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the

ocean every year

Here is an example of how long it takes some things take to break down:

plastics take 500 years,aluminum cans take 500 years,organic materials, take 6 months,cotton, rags, paper take 6 months.

http://www.planetpals.com/fastfacts.html

My Position Unjust for current

generations to not manage their waste properly because it will cause a great deal of problems for future generations.

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LandfillsAbout 5000

years ago in Ancient Greece

Cheapest way to gather waste

Landfills cont.Pros

Keep cities and towns looking clean

Create methane that can be used as renewable energy

Provide jobs

ConsLeaks can contaminate

surrounding soil

People more susceptible to cancer, birth defects, and genetic mutations

Harmful gases put into atmosphere

Toxic chemicals around surrounding habitats

Reduce, Reuse, Recyclehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSM2riAE

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3 R’s has become big slogan

Not very complicated

Great way to lower carbon footprint

Also repair-saves money

How?Make multiple bins

Paper, cans and glass, compost, regularTake reusable bags to the groceryMake electronic items last longerBuy in bulkRefurbish

Changing the FutureHabits will need to change

for the better

Produce less

Produce differentlyPlastics and glass

Minimizing space for landfills

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OnlineEarthorganisation.orgMycleanearth.org

LocalYampa Valley RecyclesThe Green Machine

What can you do to help?Open up to new ideasStart smallThink, then actConsider others and the environment4 R’s Get others in on it: spread the wordLets clean up!

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