fys 158: pros and cons of recycling - castillo / hernandez

Pros and Cons Recycling

Esteban CastilloElizabeth Hernandez

CS01: Case Study/Group Presentation PPT

• Good for us.

•Reduces energy consumption

• Get money

• Good for the environment

However…

Unsafe and Unhygienic Recycling Sites

Not widespread on Large Scale

High Initial Cost

You don’t recycle as much as you think

References

• Digital Image: Conserve-Energy-Future Sep. 18, 2014• http://earth911.com/news/2012/05/14/5-more-ways-recycling-

can-benefit-your-community/• http://www.gov.je/Environment/WasteReduceReuseRecycle/Why

Recycle/Pages/Benefits.aspx• http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/advantages-and-

disadvantages-of-recycling.php#sthash.BzJ9EXzG.dpuf• Digital Image: Lindsayburoker.com, Sep. 18, 1014

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=6pUUSdwRJkcFiM&tbnid=9OFUUG_rj1VBDM:&ved=0CAYQjB0&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.lindsayburoker.com%2Ftips-and-tricks%2Fhow-to-make-money-as-a-book-blogger-part-1%2F&ei=_k0bVLPJKdjqoAS41IGIBg&psig=AFQjCNFCgMd9YXHzZ6lwzgc5MRucHytCgA&ust=1411161961838112

References

• "Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycling - Conserve Energy Future."ConserveEnergyFuture. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2014. <http://www.conserve-energy-future.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-recycling.php>.

• Digital image: Ourfiniteworld, Sep. 18, 2014 http://gailtheactuary.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/world-energy-consumption-by-source.png

• "Recycling – Some Benefits and Some Drawbacks - Norcal Compactors."NorcalCompactors. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2014. <http://www.norcalcompactors.net/recycling-some-benefits-and-some-drawbacks/>.

• "Pros & Cons of Recycling Plastic Bottles." LIVESTRONG.COM. LIVESTRONG.COM, 04 May 2011. Web. 20 Sept. 2014. <http://www.livestrong.com/article/47899-pros-cons-recycling-plastic/>.

References

• "Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycling the Trash." Ecofriend Atom. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2014. <http://www.ecofriend.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-recycling-the-trash.html>.

• "Three Simple Ways to Tell If an Item Is Made of BPA-Free Plastic."KidSmartLivingHome Blog RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2014. <http://blog.kidsmartliving.com/2010/05/three-simple-ways-to-tell-if-an-item-is-made-of-bpa-free-plastic/>.

• "Recycling Supply Reviews." Recycling Supply Reviews. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Sept. 2014. <http://www.recyclingsupply.com/blog/?tag=recycling-advocacy>.