Recycling has become an important part of global efforts to preserve the environment and sustainable development. Innovative approaches and programs to increase the level of waste recycling are being introduced in different countries around the world. We have already talked about how this process is developing in different countries in our previous news. Here are a few more facts that are worth knowing to understand the importance of this area.
Waste paper, including old salvaged books, is actively recycled all over the world. But there are other wastes that are also sent for recycling. In India, recycled plastic is used to create materials for road construction. Plastic is mixed with bitumen, which improves the quality of the surface and reduces costs. More than 33,000 km of roads have already been built using this technology. South Korea has introduced a strict system of fines for improper waste sorting. They have also introduced special waste bags indicating their type. The money received from the sale of recycled materials goes to finance environmental programs.
Initiatives for the recycling of old clothes are being created in Canada. The Value Village program collects clothes for recycling and resale, reducing the volume of textile waste in landfills. Amsterdam recycles up to 98% of construction waste. For example, concrete and bricks are crushed and used to create new building materials. China is actively developing plastic recycling. One of the solutions is the creation of special plants for converting plastic waste into granules, which are then used in the production of packaging. Singapore uses a unique water recycling system. NEWater plants purify wastewater, turning it into drinking water. This helps reduce the country’s dependence on imported water.
These examples show that waste recycling can be effective and innovative if approached systematically. However, success largely depends on citizen awareness, government support and technology development.
