Comments on: The Global Face of Recycling

By: Maurizio Maranghi

Maurizio Maranghi — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:37:46 +0000

Recycling is so vital for our Earth’s survival, however many people do think of the diseases and such that can arise from improper collection of waste. The fact that many countries around the world are providing incentives, such as money, to poverty stricken families who recycle, is a step in the right direction. With that said, it is our voices that can push proper collection methods on the forefront of such countries. We need to be the voices for these poor families who are recycling. Their amazing recycling efforts should not penalized through diseases, but rather awarded ( and not only monetarily). Great Post…keep ‘em coming!

- Maurizio Maranghi -

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:38:01 +0000

I agree with George. What third world countries are doing is exposing themselves to harmful things in order to survive, including combing the garbage dumps for food. Stop putting down the country you live and work in and try making it a better place instead!

By: celia

celia — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:05:40 +0000

en Argentina estamos intentado mejorar el sistema de reciclaje pero nuestros gobernante son la muestra de la indiferencia,ante este aspecto y terminan con nuestra riqueza natural regalando al mundo lo que tenemos y nos dejan los residuos como ganancias.
a muchos nos gustaria ser parte del mundo limpio que necesitamos ,con los mails quedan vuelta por elmundo recopilamos grandiosa informacion y nos ayuda a la concientizacion.ORAMOS fervientemente para que esto cambie,agradecemos la colaboracion de quienes estan capacitados en este emprendimiento. gracias .saludos

By: Dianne

Dianne — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 13:09:01 +0000

Canada?

By: Erin Potter

Erin Potter — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 04:28:44 +0000

In 2007 Tijuana began a school incentive program for recycling plastic bottles. Schools compete for computers, tvs, sports equipment and even a Wii was on the list of prizes for top recyclers this year. It is a great start here and helps educate children along with their parents about the importance of the three R’s.

By: The Global Face of Recycling | Live Earth

The Global Face of Recycling | Live Earth — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:00:25 +0000

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By: Princess Ezeuzoh-Ngwu

Princess Ezeuzoh-Ngwu — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:36:50 +0000

Its great and inspiring to know that many countries are increasing their capacity to recycle. However, the word recycling is alien to my country people in Nigeria -West Africa. I mourn the billions of Naira spent daily in collecting, transporting and burying these wastes(resources) in dumpsites. No wonder we are poor in the midst of plenty. Our organization has come on board to change the situation and mindset but how do we really bail the cat with low technological knowhow and no funds. Someone please help us. Thanks in anticipation.

By: Bobby Namel

Bobby Namel — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:11:22 +0000

Australia?

By: George Dreckmann

George Dreckmann — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:53:47 +0000

Hold on. Lets not automatically rip into the USA and praise other countries.

While there are plenty of places in our country that are behind the curve, we are well out in front of most of Europe. And, the scavenger model used in many developing countries is not ideal with hundreds of thousands of people exposed to health risks.

There are numberous cities in the USA that are world leaders in recycling and we should be holding them up as models and looking to them for ideas.

By: Trey Granger

Trey Granger — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:31:49 +0000

Wow, Beijing is looking to increase recycling by 70 percent in one year by opening one recycling facility. That would be an impressive feat if it happens.