tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post5998680506181469738..comments2024-03-28T15:23:57.117+02:00Comments on PlacesPeopleStuff with Character: Recycle Bins, Donation BinsDUTAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-5564361337827419662016-08-10T22:10:47.042+03:002016-08-10T22:10:47.042+03:00Jennifer A.Jilks,
As I wrote in a previous commen...Jennifer A.Jilks,<br /><br />As I wrote in a previous comment - things regarding recycling (location of bins and centers, picking up, processing or disposing of, distribution to thrift stores etc..) are far from perfect, but hopefully they're on the right track. DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-75171476640955538792016-08-10T22:03:56.412+03:002016-08-10T22:03:56.412+03:00Krystal//Village,
I live in a suburb city of cen...Krystal//Village,<br /><br />I live in a suburb city of central Israel which is not Europe, but is starting to be quite OK about recycling. A lot depends on the various municipalities - to see that there's a good coverage of the urban and rural locations with recycling bins and recycling centers. Things are not perfect but on the right track.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-47649961964323294102016-08-10T14:29:59.608+03:002016-08-10T14:29:59.608+03:00There are good and disrespectful locations for suc...There are good and disrespectful locations for such bins, aren't there? That said, it is important to recycle.<br />I find too many have a garage sale, then dump their things at local thrift shops. They have reported that much of it they have to pay to send to the dumps. People can be quite selfish.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-40755806649025216662016-08-10T11:26:57.788+03:002016-08-10T11:26:57.788+03:00what city are you in? Europe seems so great about ...what city are you in? Europe seems so great about recycling, or making an effort. I lived in the US 6 years ago and then they had a ways to go to catch up!khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12280510323058001105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-61477663912485426072016-08-09T23:19:30.290+03:002016-08-09T23:19:30.290+03:00Alicia,
I 've noticed, through reading of blo...Alicia,<br /><br />I 've noticed, through reading of blogs, that american women are great fans of thrift stores and secondhand stores. That's a positive phenomenon.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-40097471516891918892016-08-09T23:09:40.206+03:002016-08-09T23:09:40.206+03:00La Petite Gallery,
If indeed your neighbor saw th...La Petite Gallery,<br /><br />If indeed your neighbor saw the truck dumping the stuff to be recycled into a hole, perhaps he should have found a way to file a complaint to the municipality.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-26550350351521003612016-08-09T22:56:59.173+03:002016-08-09T22:56:59.173+03:00They recycling bins certainly do look appealing. I...They recycling bins certainly do look appealing. I agree that we should recycle and it does make me feel good to do so. I even feel guilty now if I throw out something that I know can be recycled.<br /><br />And being a huge fan of going to thrift stores and second hand stores I am all for people donating to those organizations!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18196096131750922174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-84041384108642012402016-08-09T18:41:12.010+03:002016-08-09T18:41:12.010+03:00I recycle glass, cans, clothes, plastic. It has to...I recycle glass, cans, clothes, plastic. It has to help. In fl.<br />My neighbor followed the garbage truck and said they just dumped it all in a hole. I was up set after spending all that time . Maine is different.<br />We all have to work at it, and save water too.La Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-30675637564975311602016-08-09T00:17:16.251+03:002016-08-09T00:17:16.251+03:00Lady Di Tn,
Our recycling center is not near, so ...Lady Di Tn,<br /><br />Our recycling center is not near, so I don't really know if things are processed as they should be. I'll ask around to get its location, and perhaps I'll have a chance to visit there and satisfy my curiosity.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-64484295266620598362016-08-08T23:01:42.494+03:002016-08-08T23:01:42.494+03:00I grew up recycling but did not know that was what...I grew up recycling but did not know that was what it was called. Haha We used whatever we had to deal with life's challenges but were unaware we were what was called POOR. Now I believe lots of folks do it to make themselves feel better that they are contributing to saving the Mother Earth Unfortunately they need to step back and see what can really be done. On the hill we save cardboard, Lady Di Tnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314994067842063387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-6447766735463860792016-08-07T17:44:10.500+03:002016-08-07T17:44:10.500+03:00Linda O'Connell,
Some stuff also reaches the ...Linda O'Connell,<br /><br />Some stuff also reaches the third world market. I wish that someone enjoys wearing the good items, no matter where.<br />DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-13537918828352461932016-08-07T16:53:12.418+03:002016-08-07T16:53:12.418+03:00I have also heard the same thing about clothing, t...I have also heard the same thing about clothing, that it is recycled and sold by the pound as rags. Sad. Thanks for stopping by my blog.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-27001302886557304092016-08-07T12:43:02.948+03:002016-08-07T12:43:02.948+03:00Tanya Lynne Reimer,
Sometimes, the manufacturer w...Tanya Lynne Reimer,<br /><br />Sometimes, the manufacturer will take it back for responsible disposal. Anyway, small appliances like microwave, toaster, blender are disassembled and then the components get recycled.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-6738811912305037702016-08-07T02:50:49.280+03:002016-08-07T02:50:49.280+03:00We recycle here too. Only thing they wouldn't ...We recycle here too. Only thing they wouldn't take was an old microwave. Felt weird that they couldn't recycle that.Tanya Reimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293977395016853814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-57193899984293362752016-08-04T23:47:42.926+03:002016-08-04T23:47:42.926+03:00Sharon Wagner,
You go, girl!Sharon Wagner,<br /><br />You go, girl!DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-87893712661894947582016-08-04T20:25:33.755+03:002016-08-04T20:25:33.755+03:00I have a bag of clothes right now headed for a rec...I have a bag of clothes right now headed for a recycling bin. I do my best. Sharon Wagnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01683868787160249441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-86917431470877584222016-08-03T05:30:58.732+03:002016-08-03T05:30:58.732+03:00Haddock,
'Segregation' is associated with...Haddock,<br /><br />'Segregation' is associated with something negative - separation of people, usual on racial ground; here you remind me that the word actually means also separation of objecxts.The idea of recycling bins has been successfully put in practice in many parts of the world.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-49296032725049530952016-08-03T03:14:14.271+03:002016-08-03T03:14:14.271+03:00Like this idea of placing bins for segregation and...Like this idea of placing bins for segregation and re cycling.Haddockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573906991666088642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-57760703048948361692016-08-02T16:46:12.487+03:002016-08-02T16:46:12.487+03:00Summer,
It's even more than just a good idea...Summer,<br /><br />It's even more than just a good idea. It benefits the planet in so many ways! ; saves energy, improves air and water quality, conserves natural resources etc...<br />DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-42341075731653400832016-08-02T15:28:09.089+03:002016-08-02T15:28:09.089+03:00Recycling is such a good idea ♥
summerdaisy.netRecycling is such a good idea ♥<br /><br />summerdaisy.netSummerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285118206749258377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-34432926679890953902016-08-02T13:42:07.532+03:002016-08-02T13:42:07.532+03:00Daliana Pacuraru,
I suppose you're right. Rec...Daliana Pacuraru,<br /><br />I suppose you're right. Recycling and the bins are a trait of the modern, more civilized world. Former civilizations didn't have them.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-26937517564867662812016-08-02T13:02:36.176+03:002016-08-02T13:02:36.176+03:00Civilisation ! :)Civilisation ! :)Daliana Pacuraruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913068246399438115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-41194443107795701502016-08-02T03:25:16.339+03:002016-08-02T03:25:16.339+03:00Red Rose Alley,
Indeed , Sheri, the bins are a ve...Red Rose Alley,<br /><br />Indeed , Sheri, the bins are a very good idea , and they look quite esthetic.<br />Let's only hope the good stuff gets distributed to people in need, and not sent to recycling centers.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-8858602018641364802016-08-02T01:04:24.248+03:002016-08-02T01:04:24.248+03:00Duta, it's nice that they provide recycling bi...Duta, it's nice that they provide recycling bins all throughout your city. I really like the clothes and accessories bin. What a wonderful idea. It helps people who are less fortunate have something to wear when needed. Great idea. I wish I saw more of them around here.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085364042461678579.post-5288440327490381862016-08-01T22:14:15.488+03:002016-08-01T22:14:15.488+03:00Pam,
That sounds great! I especially like the pic...Pam,<br /><br />That sounds great! I especially like the picking up of stuff directly from your house. Maybe there's a similar service here, but I know nothing about it.<br />Our day for yard waste and big items (like pieces of old, broken furniture) is Tuesday. The Municipaliy contractor's truck takes care of this.DUTAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12979375799258978432noreply@blogger.com