How to recycle aluminium scrap in the community

How to recycle aluminium scrap in the community

1. Propose to the government to set up street recycling points. In some areas, there is already a weekly recycling day. On recycling days, people uniformly put recyclables into curbside recycling bins and trucks will come and take them away. Aluminium, which has the highest recycling rate, will always be part of a kerbside recycling scheme. In order to facilitate a street recycling programme, you should do the following.

Raise environmental awareness among the surrounding residents. Distribute leaflets on the importance and significance of recycling. For example, tell them that littering one aluminium can is the same as throwing away 170 grams of petrol.

Convince government leaders. Explain to them that setting up street recycling points is a common idea among community residents. Write a petition and get people to sign it to show the government that you care.

2. Donate the aluminium cans to charity. Many charity departments and hope schools recycle aluminium cans to build up funds for construction projects. All you need to do is bring the aluminium cans to a designated collection point and you can give your love. You can find recycling projects in your community, on school notice boards or online.

Habitat for Humanity, for example, has a can recycling programme throughout the region and will be happy to receive your donations.

3. Recycle at your workplace. Recycling aluminium cans is important in the workplace. As each employee quotes an average of 1.5 cans of drink per day, these cans are a large amount of recyclable goods.

Suggest to your boss to set up a recycling bin for aluminium cans next to the company's rubbish bin. Once you have permission or acquiescence, buy some large brightly coloured bins for your recycling bins and label them. If your colleagues are not yet aware of recycling, you can send them emails or flyers explaining which items should be thrown in the recycling bins.