Michalas1

EG 372 Written Analysis

Project Part 4
February 24, 2013
Solutions to a throw-away society
Institute an incentive which promotes recycling
Years ago, many liquid consumable products were placed in glass bottles. These bottles
were easily recycled and in many cases the purchaser paid a slight deposit when a purchase was
made and would receive that deposit back when the bottles were returned. The same principle
can once again be applied. Many cities now have recycling programs in affect. However, many
of these programs charge the residents for use, and then receive additional compensation when
they in turn recycle the collections. In my opinion, it would be more of an incentive if there was
not a charge to the residents for a curbside recycling program.
Organized group clean-ups
Many communities have volunteer organizations that do this already. This can also be
used as a community service type project as an alternative in place of incarceration for minor
criminal acts.
Government ban on plastic water bottles
Though this would save many millions of barrels of oil in the production of plastic bottles
and millions of tons of non-decomposable material placed in landfills, this idea is impractical.
The cost of employment and related tax revenue to the government would be incalculable.


Michalas2

The best solution I feel would be the institution of an incentive which promotes recycling.
Though the use of plastics is convenient, they are not environmentally friendly. Too many people
prefer to dispose of these items in their trash, or to just leave them wherever they want.
This solution must decrease the amount of plastic material disposed of in landfills.