educational and motivational program in togo (west) africa
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Recycling for us and by usEducational and Motivational program
In Togo (West) Africa
Objectives Present an overview of TogoPresent an apercu of current recycling and
waste management programsPresent some impacts of the current
practices on the environmentDefinition of recycling
Objectives
What to recycleHow to recycleWho should recycleWhen to recycleBenefits of recyclingMotivate people to recycle
Geographical Apercu of Togo
http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blctogo.htm
Geographical and socioeconomical apercu of TogoSituationAreaDemographyIncomeMajor Activity
Current Recycling and Waste Management ProgramsNational Programming on the Recovery and
Recycling of RefrigerantsIncinerationDumping in holes
The impacts of current waste management practices Incineration decreases air qualityPollution of ground waterWaste of energyUnsanitary neighborhoodChronic health effects
Recycling Definition Recycling is the process of sorting and collecting used or abandoned
waste materials in order: - to re-use them - to create new materials
What to recycle: -Cans -Newspapers -Plastic -Glass -Grocery bag - Electronics
RecyclingWho Should recycle - Anyone can recycleWhen to recycle - Recycling needs to be an ongoing
practice.How to recycle - Three stages -sorting - cleaning and separate - Purchase recycled products
Examples of recycling products
http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/home.shtml
http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/ecycling/conference/harris/cert-present.pdf
Example of recycling Bin
http://www.buschsystems.com
Benefits of recyclingHelps improve
healthReduces air and
water pollutionReduces greenhouse
gas emissionSaves natural
resourcesPrevents habitat
destruction
Helps maintain a clean habitat
Cost effectiveIt saves the energySaves spaces from
disposal
Benefits of Recycling Helps create jobsAllows materials to be store away from
landfillsCreates a community coalitionAvoid adverse health effects due to the
presence of electronic materials in the soil.
Tips on community recyclingWork in groupInvolve volunteersInvolve students, teachers and parentsProvide every household with bins with a
recycling signPut recycling bins recognizable in different
location in the countrySet up a date for recycling staff meetingEncourage new ideas
Tips on community recyclingSet up a date for collection Create a reward program to encourage Adverse to motivate people
ConclusionThe cost of recycling versus cost of non-
recyclingHealth benefitsEnvironmental advantages
Thank youAny question?
ReferencesBerlin, S. (2006). The life cycle of a personal
computer and its effective recycling rate. International Journal of life cycle assessment. Vol11, Number2.
EPA. (2009). Recycling. Retrieved October 20, 2009 from
http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/rrr/recycle.htm
NA. (2009). Togo. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from http://www.studentsoftheworld.info
ReferencesNational Recycling Coalition. (2009). Fostering solutions through
strategies partnership. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from http://www.nrc-recycle.org
N/A. (2009). Recycling benefits : the many reasons why? Retrieved November 10, 2009 from http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-benefits.html
N/A (2009). Superior recycling containers. Retrieved from http://www.buschsystems.com
ReferencesRussell, M. (2009). Benefits of recycling.
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http://ezinearticles.comScaw. (2009). Sleeping children around the
world. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from http://www.scaw.org/pdf/togo_2007.pdf