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Recycling
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:28 am
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:28 am
What is the board's thoughts on recycling?
I recycle probably twice as much stuff as I throw in the trash.
I feel good about it, but the cynic in me says that the whole thing is a scam.
P.S. Please don't move this to the OT.
1. It's food related
2. I don't care what the OT thinks unless it is good Cialis/Viagra debate.
I recycle probably twice as much stuff as I throw in the trash.
I feel good about it, but the cynic in me says that the whole thing is a scam.
P.S. Please don't move this to the OT.
1. It's food related
2. I don't care what the OT thinks unless it is good Cialis/Viagra debate.
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Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:37 am to Tigertown in ATL
My recycle can is full every week 
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:42 am to Tigertown in ATL
I've read where converting recycled material into new products takes more energy than just making new products from scratch, but I still like the idea that it's less waste in landfills and less resources from the ground.
I'm sure it is to some degree, but who is getting scammed? It's not like you and I are losing anything because of it. I don't think.
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I feel good about it, but the cynic in me says that the whole thing is a scam.
I'm sure it is to some degree, but who is getting scammed? It's not like you and I are losing anything because of it. I don't think.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:43 am to Tigertown in ATL
We recycle cans, plastics, boxes, etc. Not perfect about it, but I'd say we get about 80-85% of what can be recycled in there.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:45 am to Tigertown in ATL
I've never recycled anything in my life.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:45 am to Tigertown in ATL
My recycling bin was either stolen or washed away or something several months ago and I have never gotten around to calling for another one.
I don't really care that much.
I don't really care that much.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:48 am to Tigertown in ATL
we got rid of curbside recycling and I cut backed drinking cokes, so I don't recycle. I even toss aluminum cans in the trash now. I used to save cans, but you need so much for it to be worth anything you have these large piles of bags full of cans.
Then have to go to the scrap yard and get nails in your tires. Just not worth it.
If we had curbside recycling I would go back to having two cans in the kitchen.
Then have to go to the scrap yard and get nails in your tires. Just not worth it.
If we had curbside recycling I would go back to having two cans in the kitchen.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 9:59 am to LSUBoo
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but who is getting scammed?
Good point. I picture it just being dumped somewhere and the scam is "make the public think we are doing something good with their trash."
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I don't really care that much.
Surprised. You seem like a "granola" type. Maybe it's the picture.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:02 am to LSUBoo
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I'm sure it is to some degree, but who is getting scammed? It's not like you and I are losing anything because of it. I don't think.
My thoughts. Its kind of a scam to make people feel better about themselves, because yes, it does take more "energy" than building something new. But it doesn't hurt me so I try to do it when possible.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:05 am to tlsu15
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it doesn't hurt me so I try to do it when possible.
Yeah my cans are right next to each other, so it's lazy for me to not do it. I'm also trying to impress my cute hippy neighbor and maybe this is a start for me.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:05 am to tlsu15
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it does take more "energy" than building something new.
I'm sort of OK with that. I hate the thought of those milk bottles in a landfill. Or aluminum. That would seem to be easy to recycle.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:08 am to PapaPogey
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Yeah my cans are right next to each other, so it's lazy for me to not do it. I'm also trying to impress my cute hippy neighbor and maybe this is a start for me.
You are on the right track
Find out what music she likes and play that from your place, works like a charm.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:09 am to tlsu15
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it does take more "energy" than building something new
Energy, maybe, but I think the benefit is more from resource and landfill standpoints.
If recycling is made easy, I will do it. I used to not recycle in my apartment because we didn't have any curbside services or on-site recycling dumpsters. Now that I have curbside, I do it just because why not? Doesn't take any extra effort on my part.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:10 am to Tigertown in ATL
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Good point. I picture it just being dumped somewhere and the scam is "make the public think we are doing something good with their trash."
Sounds pretty illegal.
I recycle because it's easy and convenient, the city supplies two separate bins and picks them up curbside once a week. It's no sweat off my back to toss aluminum, plastic and glass into a separate bin and keep the stuff out of landfills.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:24 am to Rohan2Reed
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recycle because it's easy and convenient, the city supplies two separate bins and picks them up curbside once a week. It's no sweat off my back to toss aluminum, plastic and glass into a separate bin and keep the stuff out of landfills.
I'm the same.
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Sounds pretty illegal.
I know. But I am pretty convinced the whole government is criminal.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 10:28 am to Tigertown in ATL
Is anyone really still surprised when the government or its employees does something other than what you expected them to?
(Puts on tin foil hat)
(Puts on tin foil hat)
This post was edited on 11/2/15 at 10:28 am
Posted on 11/2/15 at 11:02 am to Tigertown in ATL
Its so easy to recycle, why not? I also compost and get a nice product to spread on my veggie garden every year.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 11:05 am to Zappas Stache
We try to recycle everything we can. It becomes difficult since things that seemingly should be recycled aren't.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 12:01 pm to Zappas Stache
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Its so easy to recycle, why not? I also compost and get a nice product to spread on my veggie garden every year.
Same.
Now i need a rain barrel.
Posted on 11/2/15 at 12:04 pm to rutiger
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Now i need a rain barrel.
Damn, I used to have a connection for these. Always wanted to install one, but we always had enough rain it wasn't justifiable.
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