NYC Takes Recycling Initiatives

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Recycling has become a major factor in the well-being of our lives and more and more people are getting involved and supporting the cause. NYC is an example of a city that is taking initiative through the banning of styrofoam. The city council voted and banned styrofoam take-out containers. City-goers were using 23,000 tons of foam each year. This foam breaks down into tiny pieces and can find its way into the ocean, which has toxic results. McDonald’s is just one of the fast food places that are participating in the Styrofoam ban. The city’s objective is to get 75% of waste out by 2030.  So, what can we do to help the environment? There are a variety of ways you can reduce waste and recycle. Here is a list of things you can do with recycled goods:

§  Recycling newspapers can save one tree.

§  You can reuse newspapers by using it to wrap gifts.

§  Recycling cans could be made into furniture, airplanes and more.

§  Plastic bottles can be made into rugs, jackets and fences.

§  Aluminum foil can be made into a hat.

§  Recycling glass bottles could turn into roads, tiles and surfboards.

§  Rubber shoes when recycled can make basketball courts and soccer fields.

§  Buy reusable utensils and dishes.

§  Recycle all types of paper.

We've made some great efforts to increase and grow recycling programs, but there's always more we can do! DO your part and don’t forget to ALWAYS RECYCLE!

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New York Makes Strides For Climate Sustainability

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Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656

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Mayor Mike Bloomberg continues to fight for climate sustainability with the proposal of banning foam food containers from being used.  New Yorkers alone dispose of 23,000 foam containers per year and while street vendors and restaurateurs prefer these heat-keeping containers, they have proven to have a slow breakdown rate within landfills.  

The banning of this container, which has already been implemented in some west coast cities, will result in a higher cost for take-away products by vendors and restaurant owners.  As a result, there is much controversy revolved around the issue.

The future of the foam container in New York will be up for debate this winter.  For more recycling information visit our website at http://www.borowide.com/.   

NYC Officials Consider Banning Styrofoam

Boro-Wide Recycling Corp. 

Maspeth, NY 718-416-1656 

www.BoroWideRecycling.com

New York City officials are considering banning plastic foam containers from being sold in NYC as an effort to increase the city’s recycling rate.

Many NYC takeout locations use polystyrene or Styrofoam products to package up takeout for many customers. However, these containers can take years to break down when put in the trash.

Department of Sanitation Deputy Commissioner Ron Gonen said, “The environmental benefits of recycling are obvious. What we’re trying to do is make clear to everyone why it’s important from an economic perspective.”

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