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Recycling is a very important process. It helps convert waste materials into reusable substances. This prevents waste of materials that are potentially usable, reducing consumption of raw materials, air pollution, energy usage hence reducing the need for disposal of waste thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions as compared to the use of fresh raw materials.
In my country Kenya, a company known as EcoPost Limited has demonstrated the immense benefit of recycling especially to the environment. EcoPost uses 100 percent recycled plastic to manufacture durable, aesthetic and environmentally friendly plastic lumber that are useful in applications ranging from landscaping to fencing. EcoPost produces the most environmentally conscious product in the Kenyan market. EcoPost promotes sustainable development of both urban and rural communities as it uses 100 percent recycled material thus keeping plastic out of the landfills hence reducing cutting down of trees by giving an alternative to timber. Each tonne saves 1.66 tonnes of CO2 leading to cleaner neighborhoods and the recycling uses 75 percent less energy than used in raw plastic production. This is a long term solution that uses recycling to reduce the carbon footprint. This is also creating employment opportunities for vulnerable youth groups. |
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John, thanks for introducing us about such a green company EcoPost. Reusing plastic can of course prevent the mountains being pilled from plastic waste. It is surprising to hear how EcoPost is playing a big role in reducing carbon footprint. Thanks for sharing and have a great day!
Posted 27-06-2016 00:54
Thanks for writing John! So EcoPost is in charge of recycling over the whole country or is it just one of many? It's good to know that the company provides job positions to minorities (did i get that right?). Thanks for writing!
Posted 24-06-2016 18:47
It's great how EcoPost Limited is able to reduce so many carbon emissions and energy in the process. I was looking at their website and I'm really impressed with their work! The number of rewards they have won also reflect their dedication to protect the environment. Thanks for sharing!
Posted 22-06-2016 20:58
Nice to know about EcoPost. We need many more firms like these to reduce carbon footprint. More and more people globally are setting up ventures to use discarded items and sell the upcycled product. As you too mentioned that recycling is not only useful to environment, it also creates employment opportunities and is useful to economy as well. Thanks for sharing.
Posted 22-06-2016 18:45