Keeping the Earth Beautiful

I recently discovered that April has been dubbed, Keep the earth Beautiful month. I am fortunate to live in a well-kept area but even here there is evidence of abuse and neglect of the earth. I imagine God must just shake His head in disappointment at the way we're treating this beautiful world He created. 1 Corinthians 6:9 tells us that people who destroy the earth and everything in it do not qualify as citizens of the kingdom of God. Although I am not a hard-core environmentalist, I'm thinking it's probably a good idea to be good stewards of everything we have, and do our part to take care of the beautiful world which God entrusted to us.

I also think it's a wonderful idea to educate our kids about ways they can help keep the earth in a state that glorifies the God who created it. And the sooner we start teaching them how to do it, the more beautiful it will become. So although this holiday is technically, "Keep America Beautiful," the principle is the same around the world. Here are three things we can do with our kids to keep our earth looking beautiful.

1. RECYCLE - There are several ways you can recycle. Ask your trash pick up for a recycling container in which you can toss recyclables.

o Cans and bottles - Interesting fact: Every three months, the U.S. throws away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial airline fleet.

o Paper - Interesting fact: each day American businesses generate enough paper to circle the globe at least 40 times.

o Cardboard - Interesting fact: Out of ever $10 spent buying things, $1 (10%) goes for packaging that is thrown away. Packaging represents about 65% of household trash. Recycle that packaging!

o Material Goods - Instead of throwing out those clothes and toys you no longer want, give them away. There are plenty of wonderful organizations that would welcome your used items..

2. CLEAN UP - Of course you want to discourage your kids from any type of littering. But why not take it a step further? The next time you go to the following places with your kids, take ten or fifteen minutes to throw away trash you find on the ground. Point out how much prettier the area looks without all the junk scattered around as well as a safer place to play. Places that might be in need of a clean-up:

o Park

o School yard

o Playground

o Your neighborhood

o Baseball fields

o Nature trail

3. REUSE - Whenever possible, reuse normal household items. Here are a few things you may be able to find another use for:

o Jars - decorate and use to hold all sorts of household items

o Bags - use as trash bags

o Boxes - for storage

o Coffee cans - use as a planter, a bank, or to hold kitchen scraps

o Clothing - make into other items such as purses, quilts, cushion covers or doll clothing

o Greeting cards - use the cover as a postcard or frame it and hang it on the wall.

o And more...put on your creativity cap for other ideas.

Don't forget, every little bit helps! Get qualified as a citizen of God's kingdom and keep our Creator smiling by doing your part to help keep the earth beautiful.

Keep The Earth Clean - Purchase a Portable Trash Compactor

People who have a large family must surely consider purchasing a portable trash compactor. This appliance can be stored inside the kitchen area so that you can throw waste food items, plastic accessories, cans and packets in it at frequent intervals. The waste is kept in a special bag that is specially manufactured for the trash compactor. A high powered motor is installed inside the machine which helps in constricting the trash to a fraction of its original size. If you want you can also take this portable accessory with you on your boat and recreational vehicle.

For more information about this amazing accessory, I would advise you to consult the points mentioned below.

1. Shopping for the perfect option
When it comes to the trash compactor, shopping for the perfect option becomes difficult most of the time because there are a large number of different options of this equipment available in the market. There are four different options that you can purchase, they are the portable compactor, under-the-counter compactors, commercial trash compactors and the free standing options. From these options you can purchase the one that you find the most suitable. Different versions are also available for industrial use.

2. Look for the different features and functions
Every option has some different features and functions with the help which you can decide which option would be the most appropriate for your home. People who need extra counter space can purchase the free standing machines as they have a smooth surface. Convertible and portable trash compactors are the most popular options because they can be stored in your kitchen area without any difficulty.

3. Safety and precautions
You must only purchase those options which you think would be safe for you to use. You must know that the motor of this accessory is powerful and it has the force of about 2,000 to 5,000 lbs which is strong and can be very dangerous. You must only buy options that have additional features like removable key knob control, tilt sensors and jam system. Do not ever allow your children to operate the system.

4. Take the views of other people
If you want to purchase a good option then you must consult other people who are already using this accessory in their home or factory. You must also compare the prices of different options to get a better idea.

Take the help of these suggestions and ideas and bring home a brand new version of the portable trash compactor.

How Electronics Recycling Is Saving the Earth

Electronic recycling is simply recycling non-functional electronic devices by rescuing the parts that still work and using it for other purposes. This has been a practice to help in the drive to minimize electronic wastes.
With almost everything being electrically run these days, the pile of electronic wastes is becoming a problem. All electronic devices are generally classified as hazardous if to be disposed just like a normal garbage. In many countries in the United States, there are laws strictly regulating the disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) and mandating its reuse and recycle to save mother earth. Recycling and reusing are expected to minimize the trash generated from all these manufactured electronic devices which useful life has already come to an end.
How to recycle e-waste
Recycling of e-wastes should be done by a company that specializes in such a task. There are many recycling companies to choose from, but before choosing, you have to make sure the company is operating under strict environmental compliance. The recycling company you should choose is a company that has certifications from regulating bodies like the special body that issues ISO certification.
Electronics recycling is a complex process. It is more complex than what you imagine when recycling plastics, bottles and other common wastes. If you surrender an electronic device that no longer works, the recycling company will take the parts that can still be used. For example: a non-functional television. A television is made of so many parts including valuable metals like copper. This copper may be used for another purpose like when repairing other devices that need copper replacement. More than 90 percent of an electronic device can be recycled and reused in a thousand of other ways.
Preparing the e-waste for recycling would need segregation of its parts. Most companies include this in their job. Segregating on your own is not advisable. You might encounter some parts that need special handling to avoid poisoning or other possible accidents.
What to do with the parts that cannot be used?
More than 90 percent only of an electronic device can be recycled. If so, then "what happens to the rest?" is probably your question.
The rest of the parts of a television, for example, that cannot be recycled should not be easily disposed. They are still considered hazardous wastes so proper disposal is strictly required. Many devices contain mercury. Mercury is a naturally occurring element that is toxic to humans. The parts that cannot be recycled may contain mercury. This is why households are warned against improper disposal of electronic wastes to prevent possible mercury contamination. Mercury has a lot of use, but if not carefully handled may cause a great damage to the environment.
Electronic wastes maybe just a few percent of the total waste generated everyday. But it represents more than 70 percent of the total hazardous wastes that go to landfills and dump sites. Electronics recycling has done a great job in minimizing e-wastes for the safety of the public and for saving on resources.

Every Day Should Be Earth Day

Earth day is the day we all look at ways we can reduce our carbon footprint to protect and improve the environment. 20% of all greenhouse gases come from automobiles, so it makes sense to start there.
The rising gas prices are causing many people to look towards replacing their gas guzzler with a more fuel efficient vehicle. That is a good thing, not just for the economy. Newer vehicles get better gas mileage than their older models and produce less toxic emissions. Also, many new cars are made with recycled materials. Some of the fabrics in them are made with recycled yarn and some of the plastics are reinforced with wheat straw.
Anyone looking to purchase a new or newer vehicle should consider donating their older one to charity. If the car donation only requires minor repairs, the charity will make sure those repairs are made and that the car passes inspection and emissions testing before it is sold to the public.
If the vehicle needs major repairs, the charity will ensure that all the fluids are drained from it and properly recycled. Additionally, the useful parts will be removed from the car and sold. The remaining metal and other materials will be crushed and sold. The charity will use the monies derived from the sale of the vehicle or its parts to help it further its mission.
Anyone who is not replacing their car can still help the environment by making the vehicle greener. There are many ways to do this. Keeping the vehicle tuned up, the tires inflated and changing the air filter often will produce up to a 25% improvement in gas mileage. The less gas that is used, the less emissions are produced. Driving slower and refraining from sudden starts and stops will also improve gas mileage and reduce the chances of getting into an accident.
A less toxic anti-freeze is now available. It is made from propylene glycol, works just as well and is 65% less toxic that the more popular ethylene glycol anti-freeze. A non-toxic windshield washer fluid can be made from adding one part vinegar to 3 parts of water. This can be used to replace the very toxic methanol fluid.
Some companies are now marketing motor oil that is partially made from recycled oil. New life-time wiper blades are available that are not made from petroleum based rubber. They are 100% recyclable and are a good alternative to the non-biodegradable rubbers wipers that have to be replaced regularly. In addition to being better for our environment, these products help to reduce our dependence on foreign*oil.
There are many car cleaning products on the market that are non-toxic, biodegradable and free of synthetic dyes and fragrances. Most of them are made from palms, coconuts, corn and soybeans. These products can be used to clean the outside or interior of the auto. Normal car wash products contain isopropyl alcohol, teflon, fluropolymers or ammonia.
Most car air fresheners contain chemicals such as phthalates, formaldehyde and acetone. All of these chemicals are toxic. A small open container of baking soda can be used as an alternative.
While Earth Day is a good day to concentrate on cleaning up and protecting the environment, it is a practice that should continued everyday of the year.