"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.
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