User talk:Erichlawson

This was moved from Climate Change. Much of it, especially links and references could fit will in some other recycling, upcycling, reuse pages. Some of it is more of an essay which works well on your user page. Thanks, --Lonny (talk) 17:52, 9 January 2015 (PST)

Moved from Climate Change[edit source]

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Why wasting waste? Recycling can undo damage[edit source]

So used to modern day facilities, it’s near impossible to change the way we live even if are told our wasteful consumption is destroying the climate. Funny, isn’t it? Then, is that the way of the world? Honestly speaking: NOT.

Sample This

The United States consumed 30 per cent of the materials produced globally in 1995, while it accounted for less than 5 percent of the world's population.

The country’s 300 million+ inhabitants produce greenhouse gases at a per-capita rate that is more than double that of Europe, five times the global average, and more than 10 times the average of developing nations.

All these trends exacerbate the carbon footprint inherent in the basic needs of a burgeoning US population.

Come on! How can we Change Climate?[edit source]

Every human activity leaves behind some kind of waste and contributes to climate change, primarily by releasing billions of tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other heat-trapping gases, known as greenhouse gases, into the atmosphere every year.

The US greenhouse gas contribution is driven by a disastrous combination of high population, significant growth, and massive (and rising) consumption levels.

In 2012, Americans generated about 251 million tons of trash in the form of items such as packaging, food waste, grass clippings, sofas, computers, tires, and refrigerators. This figure excludes industrial, hazardous, or construction waste.

Over the last decade an increasing number of scientists have come to conclude that modern levels of materials and energy consumption are having a destabilizing influence on the world's atmosphere.

Energy consumption adds carbon-based molecules, primarily carbon dioxide from burning petroleum products, to environment which results in warming of the air which is changing our global climate.

Energy consumption adds carbon-based molecules, primarily carbon dioxide from burning petroleum products, to environment which results in warming of the air which is changing our global climate.

Likewise, materials consumption contributes indirectly to climate change because it requires energy to mine, extract, harvest, process, and transport raw materials, and more energy to manufacture, transport and, after use, dispose of products.

1% Usable Products VS 99% Waste!![edit source]

According to industrial ecologist Robert Ayres, of all the materials used in products, only 1 percent is used in products 'durable' enough to still be in use six months later.

This means 99 per cent of products we use add to heaps of waste material on one side and require manufacturing again and again to sustain our consumption levels even as this process wreaks havoc on our atmosphere and contributes to changes in the climate system which affects our health, environment, and economy.

Is there a way out?[edit source]

Given the scenario, it is going to be a bit tough. Since the modern world cannot altogether stop energy and material consumption, waste prevention and recycling are critical to stopping or at least slowing climate change. The answer may lie in adopting a zero-waste culture.

A growing international Zero Waste Movement is calling for radical resource efficiency and eliminating rather than managing waste. These strategies’ goal is to responsibly manage materials and the energy required to make them.

Recyle! Recyle! & only Recyle![edit source]

Implementation of Zero Waste resource management systems is arguably one of the most important steps in this direction. The US recycles approximately 32 per cent of its waste which saves an equivalent amount of greenhouse gases to removing 39,618 cars from the road.

Net carbon emissions are four to five times lower when materials are produced from recycled steel, copper, glass, and paper. They are 40 times lower for aluminum.

No Wasting the Waste![edit source]

To save his garbage bill when a customer got in touch with Northern California Compactors, the No. 1 manufacturer of waste and recycling equipment with over 45 per cent arket share, he didn’t want to spend the $18,000 for the compactor. With no down payment or security deposit, the Northern California Compactors financed the equipment to him with monthly instalment of just $381 for over 60 months period. The compactor saves him $1,500 a month. The customer will own the equipment in 5 years.

It’s a win-win...[edit source]

Today, there are many happy stories across the US and the world. Northern California Compactors’ over 4,000 happy client list includes Apple Computers, Burger King, Denny's, Lockheed Martin, McDonald's, PG&E, Xerox and many hospitals, hotels, airports, retail stores, public and residential places who are enjoying positive returns on their investments with huge financial savings on their trash disposal bills. The investments on waste and recycling equipment -- Compactors, Balers, Composter, Shredders, Containers, Conveyors, Crushers, Odor Neutralizers -- are helping in experiencing diverse benefits like inventory control, added security, reduction in carbon footprint, elimination of visual pollution, decrease in fire hazard, vermin reduction and much more.

Anti-waste movement[edit source]

Establishments in 28 of 50 States in the US have since joined the zero waste movement by going for waste and recycling equipment. With over 6000 installations across the globe and over 200 installations each year, enterprises like Northern California Compactors is taking the Zero Waste movement forward- towards a greener, cleaner world.

Notes and references[edit source]

Help Save Our Environment[edit source]

Apps Supporting climate Change[edit source]