Recycling
Keep Moore County Beautiful
Serving the Citizens of Moore County
As A Non-Government,
Non-Profit Keep America Beautiful Affiliate
Did you know . . .
* 7,500 trees are used for the Sunday edition of the New York Times each week.
* Recycling aluminum uses 96% less energy than it takes to product the same amount of aluminum from raw materials.
* Recycling paper uses 60% less energy than manufacturing paper from virgin timber.
* Recycling one glass jar saves enough energy to light a 100 watt bulb for 4 hrs.
What You Can Do At Home . . .
* Recycle as much as possible: Newspapers, cans, glass, aluminum, motor oil, scrap metal, etc.
* Look for recycled and environmentally safe products and packaging wherever you shop.
* Use reusable containers to store food.
* Install a water saving shower head.
* Have your water heater insulated.
* Burn only seasoned wood in your woodstove or fireplace.
* Try to used phosphate-free laundry detergent & soap.
* Avoid the use of household pesticides.
* Write to companies that send unwanted mail to have them take your name off their mailing list.
* Practice water and energy conservation.
* Increase your awareness of conservation issues.
What You Can Do At The Office . . .
* Use scrap paper for informal notes or messages.
* Print things on recycled paper.
* Reuse copier or printer paper when possible.
* Reuse manila envelopes and folders.
* Post memos and communications or route a single copy instead of making multiple copies.
* Start an office recycling program for paper, cardboard, aluminum, etc.
* Car pool or ride a bike to work.
* Copy on both sides of the paper.
* Use mugs instead of Styrofoam cups.
What You Can Do in the Yard . . .
* Plant trees for shade.
* Select drought tolerant plants and shrubs.
* Use grass clippings for mulch.
* Start a compost pile for vegetable and yard waste.
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