Managing waste in the 21st century

Waste management
by Joanna Burns    August 16, 2016

Waste removal has become a major problem because of the increasing population. The Earth has never been more polluted and it is time to take some action. Rubbish removal companies have become a necessity for a modern man, and not just a luxury. We are not able to get rid of the rubbish by ourselves, at least the one we cannot recycle.

We are all aware of the current situation and how important it is to keep our environment clean. Therefore, we are obliged to dispose of our waste effectively if we do not end up living surrounded by the same waste. For some reason, we are doing not do that. Some of us are too busy and it seems that there is never enough time to get everything done. This also includes clearing waste and clutter we create. That waste causes abnormalities in air and water. There is acid rain, smog and other similar disasters in the atmosphere as a result of dumping waste in the landfills. Water is also contaminated by various toxins, killing and extinguishing many animal species living in it.

What do the numbers say?

It is estimated that an average UK household produces about 500kg of waste every year. This means over 30 million tons of waste in total! That is a big number. Recycling does help but, according to the statistics, we recycle and reuse about 30% of the waste and rubbish. And the numbers say that 60% of the waste can be recycled. This is a shocking fact, when we take into account all the other types of waste we produce each year apart from the household waste. Around 15 years ago, only 10% of UK households recycled. In the last 5 years this growth has stalled (40-45%). And there is no reason why it shouldn’t increase each year.

Rubbish removal companies

Waste managementSince it is impossible to take care of the rubbish by ourselves, it is necessary and important to hire reliable and professional rubbish removal company that is specialized in reusing and recycling. They will make sure that all the waste is efficiently disposed so that there is no threat to our environment or our health. This is the best way to take care of our habitat. Recycling is very important for so many reasons. It reduces the consumption of energy, raw materials and it reduces air and water pollution, while providing everything what consumers need. These companies are professionals that dispose of waste in the environment friendly way and they are very efficient in separating paper, plastic, metal and other types of waste in order to recycle. They save your time and your money since such services are affordable. They also help us avoid the dangerous process of dumping potentially hazardous waste.

In conclusion, it cannot be emphasized enough how important it is to clear our waste effectively. We have to conserve our natural resources and have a clean environment for our own sake and the sake of our children’s children.

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