Today we are going to nag after drinking drinks in the hands of bottles and cans of those things.
- I believe that we have all had such an experience: summer tons tons tons tons to fill up ice cola, cool is cool, but pinch in the hands of plastic bottles suddenly became hot – not because of the temperature, is suddenly surging in the heart of the guilt: this thing in the end how to deal with the earth will not be a scourge ah?
Recycling equipment for beverage bottles (plastic bottles) and glass bottles is categorized into various types depending on the material and processing needs. - Let’s look at a set of heartbreaking data: 2023 global production of plastic bottles exceeded 58 million tons, equivalent to 1,500 plastic bottles were produced every second. And China as a big consumer of beverages, the annual production of plastic bottles can circle the earth’s equator 200 times. What’s more, only 13% of these bottles can be effectively recycled, and the rest are either landfilled or drifted in rivers, lakes and oceans, turning them into “death traps” for marine organisms.
- What about glass bottles? Although it can be 100% recycled, but many people think that “anyway can be sold for money” and throw it away, the result? I went to the park last week and saw several unfinished glass bottles lying on the lawn, reflecting like bombs in the sun. Later I realized that the broken glass mixed into the soil will destroy the ecology, sharp fragments will also cut the hands of sanitation workers.
- Having said that, let’s get down to business. In fact, there is a set of bottles and cans to deal with these bottles and cans “combination punch”, the key to remember three words: classification, cleaning, creativity.
- First of all, let’s talk about classification. Now the country is engaged in waste classification, but many people still can not distinguish. Here to teach you a simple mnemonic: “glass, gold, plastic and paper” to recyclable, other garbage do not throw. Specifically, plastic bottles belong to the “other garbage” in the recyclables, glass bottles belong to the “recyclables” in the glass category. However, it is important to note that glass bottles filled with pesticides are considered hazardous waste, which is particularly easy to get wrong.
Recycling equipment for beverage bottles (plastic bottles) and glass bottles is categorized into various types depending on the material and processing needs. - Cleaning is a critical step. A friend of mine threw unwashed bottles directly into the recycling bin, and was scolded by the neighborhood cleaning lady. Why? Unwashed bottles can harbor bacteria and contaminate other recyclables. The right thing to do is: pour off the residual liquid, rinse it with water, drain it and put it in the recyclables bin. If the bottle is a glass bottle, remember to separate the cap from the bottle, as metal caps belong to the metal category of “recyclables”.
- The next step is the creative remodeling session. I’ve seen a lot of DIY videos on Jitterbug: cutting up plastic bottles and making them into automatic flower waterers, painting glass bottles and turning them into vintage table lamps, and even using bottle caps to create giant murals. I myself have tried to transform mineral water bottles into pen holders, although the craft is not great, but the sense of accomplishment. Here to recommend a few simple and practical remodeling program:
1. Plastic bottle planter: cut the bottle at the waist, the lower part of the bottle drilled a few holes when the planter, the upper part of the inverted when the funnel, both environmental protection and space-saving.
2. glass bottle storage jars: drinking out of jam bottles cleaned, labeled can be loaded with groceries, sealing better than the supermarket to buy.
3. Bottle cap night light: put the LED light string into the glass bottle, and then use the bottle cap as a base, the night on the bedside super cozy.
- Of course, not everyone has time to engage in these crafts. This time you can choose professional recycling channels. Now many cities have “small yellow dog” intelligent recycling box, with a cell phone scan code can sell waste for cash. I tried once, 10 plastic bottles for 3 dollars, although not much, but at least they did not let them become garbage. In addition, such as “recycling treasure” “love recycling” APP can also be booked door-to-door recycling, especially suitable for lazy people.
Having said that, I would like to send you a final message: environmental protection is not a one-man battle, but a daily routine for everyone.
