Earth gives us a lot of amazing and useful resources such as trees, plants, water, and minerals. As the human population increases, more of Earth’s resources are needed to grow food and make necessary products such as paper, medicines, clothes, and more.
Many people will live here on Earth after us. They will need resources, too. That is one reason why it is important that we recycle old materials to make new products, reduce the amount of resources we use, and find ways to reuse the items we already have.
Reducing means creating less waste or garbage and is one of the best ways to help the planet stay clean. You can reduce the amount of waste you throw away by using a lunch box and reusable water bottle at school.
Pack your Lunch in Reusable Containers.
Did you know it’s better for the planet if you pack your school lunch in a lunch box instead of plastic or paper bags? Plastic bags are bad for the planet and can take hundreds of years to decompose. Lunch boxes can be used over and over again without having to be thrown away.
When we reuse and repurpose items, we can keep those items out of our limited landfill space. A great way to give unwanted items new purpose is by donating them to someone who can reuse them or repurposing things in unique ways.
Donate Old Clothes, Shoes, Books & Toys.
If your clothes and shoes don’t fit right anymore, consider donating those items to someone who can use them. The same is true for books and toys. If you no longer want a toy or book anymore, donate it to another kid in your community who will enjoy them.
Recycling is where the creativity begins! Recycling is taking thrown away items and making them into something new and useable. This can happen two ways. You can set aside items in your home that can be recycled and ask your parents to help you bring them to the appropriate place to be made into something new or you can recycle household items yourself.
Build Recycled Planters
Enjoy your very own repurposed planter with discarded plastic bottles or other plastic containers. Cut bottles in half, fill it with soil, and add your very own plant or seeds. If you enjoy making things from recycled products, a quick internet search will help you find countless ideas. (Be sure to ask for help and permission first.)
To the People Randolph County
By now those of you who are reading this know that that the Tygart valley Recycling Center (formerly the Randolph County Recycling Center), has closed. First of all, the Randolph County Solid Waste Authority appreciate your passion for recycling and how you express importance for a Recycling Center. to give you a little history on the Center. Mr. Sterling Daniels is the owner of the Recycling Center. The owner before him was Mr. Joe Gum. The Randolph County Solid Waste Authority as never owned the Center. In the past, We have assisted the recycling center in various ways but, have never owned it. It is, or was, a private business unto itself. Now the reason that it is closed. When I spoke with Mr. Daniels the reason for closing he stated that he is losing anywhere from $4 to $5 thousand dollars a month. We post it on our website so other will know where to go to take their recyclables. We are currently looking to meet with the Randolph County Commission and with the Elkins City Council to let them know of the situation and bounce some ideas as to what direction to go. Hopefully, bring another recycling Center into the County. Getting rid of recyclables it not as easy as some think. Recycling is not as easy as everyone thinks. You Spend the month collect and bailing the items. The You try to find a Recycling company, much larger then your own, that will take them. You tell them that you will sell it to them at this price. Those that want to buy it will either meet your requested price or, low ball you. Most of the time, they low ball you. Even in recycling, you’ve got to make a profit to stay alive. I thank you for you passion and concern for recycling. I hope we can solve the problem soon. If you have any ideas or folks that deal in Recycling, please shoot me an e-mail.
Thank you for you patience and understanding.
Sincerely,
Clark Martin – Chairman
Randolph County Solid Waste Authority
P. O. Box 2147
Elkins, West Virginia 26241