Recycling prevents the emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, and saves energy. Using recovered material generates less solid waste. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by the extraction and processing of virgin materials.

One of the 11 eco-friendly service projects of Rotary International is the movement of recycling in Brazil.

In Campo Mourão, Brazil, workers at the local recycling facility lacked the equipment needed to increase productivity. Without a conveyor belt, they nevertheless had to sort recyclable materials at tables. Also move them by hand, requiring extra time and effort. Their outdated press was slow and created bales of recyclables that were smaller than standard for the regional market.

A project to separate recyclable materials was developed together with recycling cooperative, the Rotary clubs of Campo Mourão and Little Rock, Arkansas. This has benefited both the economy and environment. The initiative then supplied environmental and financial training as well as equipment to increase worker safety. Following the implementation of the grant project, workers sorted an additional 2.63 tons of recyclables per month, and their monthly pay grew by over 25%.

Little steps in recycling can help the economy gradually improve. Moreover the movement does not stop here and you can help by simply recycling or using recyclable materials!

Suzanne Has The Buyers