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Recycle paper for a healthier, greener society
"Sadly only 5% of homes actively recycle their paper and board," says Paper Recycling Association of South Africa (PRASA) operations director Ursula Henneberry. National Recycling Day on Friday, 14 September, is the perfect opportunity for South Africans to take a more active role in recycling, in the home and at the workplace.
"If we do not recycle, paper will rot among other rubbish and emit greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane, which is 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide," says Henneberry. A ton of recycled paper can save up to three cubic metres of landfill space and subsequently reduce transport costs for local municipalities.
By recycling paper, milk and juice cartons, glass, aluminium and plastic, we contribute to less pollution and litter, and create a healthier, greener and cleaner society. Do your research and find out which companies collect paper in your area. Visit www.mywaste.co.za for these details.
Useful hints
Do not mix your paper with other recyclables
Do not let your paper get wet or soiled by other rubbish. Keep it under cover or in a closed plastic container
Get to know what is recyclable and what is not. The following paper types cannot be recycled:
Foil gift wrapping and foiled lined boxes
Wax coated or laminated boxes such as frozen food boxes
Empty cement and dog food bags
Disposable nappies
Carbon paper
Sticky notes
Remember that juice, milk and custard cartons are recyclable. Simply rinse, flatten and place with your paper recycling
Newspapers are best recycled within three months