@Green March/April 2024 | Page 2

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FOR years , we ’ ve seen recycling as a vital way to help the environment by reusing our waste .

But beneath our separate bins lies a hidden truth : Where do those items end up ? Does recycling lead to a better future , or are we just fooling ourselves ?

As we carefully sort plastics , papers , and metals , a worrying reality emerges : not everything marked for recycling gets recycled . Despite our best efforts , many items never reach the recycling centre .

Recyclable and non-recyclable waste sometimes gets mixed up in shared bins , ending in landfills .

In workplaces and elsewhere , eco-friendly bins can betray us by mixing recyclable and non-recyclable waste . This blurs the line between doing right and adding to the rubbish pile .

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The story of recycling used to be hopeful , but now it raises a tough question : Are we making a real difference or just pretending to help ? But there ’ s still hope .

Even though waste sometimes gets sent to the wrong place , we can change that with our actions .

To address this issue , we must cease our complacency and insist that every recycling participant fulfil their role .

Whether it ’ s being meticulous with waste disposal or ensuring efficient sorting systems , each of us has a part to play . Effective recycling necessitates honesty and collective responsibility .

We must confront the reality of recycling and strive for a future where everything we place in the recycling bin is genuinely reused .

It ’ s our collective responsibility to ensure that the journey from bin to recycling centre leads to a cleaner , greener world for the next generation .

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