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Find Recycling Centers Near You, Learn How To Recycle and Where to Recycle, RecyclerFinder.com

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Guide to local resources including recycling centers, how to recycle, scrap into cash, pollution prevention and how help protect the environment.

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Education

NFO operates six rural schools in villages surrounding Takeo town. Many of the children who attend our rural schools are from families who cannot afford the cost of books, uniforms and school supplies required to send their offspring to regular state schools. Other families rely on their children's help to look after animals and work on the family farm during regular school hours. At some schools, the wet season turns the roads to mud, making it all but impossible for children to access the nearest school which is often several kilometers away. Our goal is to support these disadvantaged young people and offer them the educational opportunities they deserve, enabling them to lift themselves out of poverty and achieve their potential.

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NFO operates six rural schools in villages surrounding Takeo town. Many of the children who attend our rural schools are from families who cannot afford the cost of books, uniforms and school supplies required to send their offspring to regular state schools.

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Welcome to Whiz Kids Workshop, maker of Tsehai Loves Learning. We are a social enterprise in Ethiopia dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young people through educational media. We produce three children's television shows: Tsehai Loves Learning, Involve Me - Watch Me, and Little Investigators. These shows have won six major international awards and received numerous nominations for educational design, quality children's production, and innovative social enterprise. We use our programs and materials to promote early childhood education, literacy, health education, gender equality, and more in Ethiopia.

Whether you are a representative of an NGO, a parent, a school administrator, or just interested in learning more about our organization, you came to the right place. If you are interested in purchasing our materials from Tsehai Loves Learning, please check out Tsehai.com.

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Welcome to Whiz Kids Workshop, maker of Tsehai Loves Learning. We are a social enterprise in Ethiopia dedicated to enriching the lives of children and young people through educational media. We produce three children's television shows: Tsehai Loves Learning , Involve Me - Watch Me , and Little Investigators .

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SUPPORTING MALI'S WOMEN TO ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE by United Nations Development Programme on Exposure

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Honduran women light the way by United Nations Development Programme on Exposure

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Protecting children fleeing violence and conflict | Save the Children

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2016 was the deadliest year on record for people crossing the Mediterranean. Escaping conflict and extreme poverty, more than 90,000 refugees and migrants reached Italian shores within the first seven months. More than 15,000 of them were children, most of whom - some 90% - were unaccompanied, making the crossing to a new continent without their parents.

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This is the cover of " Hitch-hiking in the Axis of Evil - By thumb through Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan ", my first book to be properly published and available internationally after ten years of self publishing.

The book is consciously aimed at providing evidence of the hospitality I experienced while hitch-hiking across the Islamic World, during the first stage of my on going round the world hitch-hiking expedition. In those lands nicked "the Axis of Evil" by George Bush, where mass media only predicates terrorism and violence, I would stumble day by day upon the most genuine and touching samples of human kindness. These pages are a vehicle of understanding, a call for empathy and an attempt to recover the kaleidoscopic diversity of one of the world's most stunning regions.

VAGABONDING IN THE AXIS OF EVIL

By Thumb in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan

264 pages. Black & white photographs + 6 maps
ISBN: 978-987-29731-2-4

includes registered shipping (almost) worldwide.

You can buy the book and help Laura and I keep travelling and carrying on the acrobatadelcamino@gmail.com
How to get it? Nomadic Educational Project by emailing us at In exchange we will send you a Pay Pal request. Once paid, the book will be sent to you by registered post from Argentina.

On May 1st, 2005 Juan Villarino, an Argentinean hitch-hiker, hitches a ride in a sailboat from Belfast harbor to Scotland, with his steps bound for Middle East. Borrowing a snail's strategy, he carries all he needs in a backpack, and stretches his thumb along both dusty roads and highways. He possesses no credit car or bullet proof jacket. His goal: to cross the heart of the Islamic World solely by hitch-hiking, in an attempt to prove that hospitality sprawls in a region portrayed as terrorist by the establishment media. Turkey, Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan... As he moves across the vast globe Juan lives deliciously absurd events. He enters Iraq at night like a homeless, but ends up teaching hitch-hiking lessons in the Kurdish Parliament. In Teheran he sojourns with the Intellectual resistance against Iran's Ayatollahs regime. He crosses Afghanistan village by village, having tea in a minefield, becoming a postman for a day, and dropping by a NATO base to fill up his backpack with foodstuff. While he travels, his pen frames those average people who sweat and work under any flag but never (ever) inhabit the headlines. The outcome is the book you hold in your hands: an ode to movement and a precise chronicle about one of the less travelled zones on Earth. Today, Juan keeps hitch-hiking the world and writing books by the roadside.

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Important update for our followers!
success of the Spanish version of our books (which are, by the way, the original versions since we are Argentinean) Laura and I are focusing in our Spanish blogs and social networks. So No!, we didn`t stop travelling. The reason why you don`t see the recent post on the blog is because all our time while on the road goes to keep blogging professionally at www.acrobatadelcamino.com and posting up the minute our Facebook Fan Page and Twitter communities. So click on those links to know where we are or wish us good roads!

Vagabundeando en el Eje del Mal (Hitch-hiking in the Axis of Evil) is in its third edition, having sold 8,000 copies. Caminos Invisibles (the book about our SouthAmerican 18 months trip by thumb) was published in November 2013 and is already in its second edition, with 3,000 copies already around. Enquiries about our Spanish language books, please drop a line at acrobatadelcamino@gmail.com
I want to share the soft and embracing happiness of being able, for the first time in 10 years of vagabonding wihtout certainties, to live off the sales of my writing. Thanks to everyone who did this possible.
Thanks for keeping us on the road!

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This is the cover of " Hitch-hiking in the Axis of Evil - By thumb through Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan ", my first book to be properly published and available internationally after ten years of self publishing.

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TWB connects teachers to information and each other in order to close the education divide.

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Education is a vital human right and plays a key role in human, social, and economic development.

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SOLAR EMPOWERMENT ACROSS COUNTRIES by United Nations Development Programme on Exposure

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By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

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Sign the petition: Get 130 million girls into school

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Education is one of the most powerful weapons in the fight against extreme poverty, yet over 130 million girls are out of school. Take action to end this crisis today.

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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

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On 16th December 2018 SDG Advocate Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Founder and Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation met with the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNICEF Executive Director, Henrietta Fore and [...]

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Obtaining a quality education is the foundation to creating sustainable development.

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Goal 12: Responsible Consumption & Production | The Global Goals

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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

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World leaders have agreed to 17 Global Goals that would mean a better life for all of us. The Goals are a plan to build a world where children don't go to bed hungry, where girls get the same opportunity to thrive as boys, and where people don't die of preventable diseases. It's one of the most incredible to-do lists ever written - but now we need to turn words into action.

Nelson Mandela

Mandela's words represent what it means to be a ONE member and at the birth of these ambitious new goals, we will not rest until they are achieved. Stand with more than 8 million others and in Mandela's honour - pledge to use your voice. We know it has power to change lives and bring about a better world for all of us, as ONE.

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World leaders have agreed to 17 Global Goals that would mean a better life for all of us. The Goals are a plan to build a world where children don't go to bed hungry, where girls get the same opportunity to thrive as boys, and where people don't die of preventable diseases.

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* Recyclable items can vary based on your location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.

Accepted in Your Bin*

These items can go in your recycling bin, as long as they're clean and dry.

Not Accepted in Your Bin

Try to reduce and reuse these items instead of putting them in the trash.

Other Materials

Typically not accepted for curbside pickup. Check local programs for disposal options.

* Recyclable items can vary based on your location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.

Accepted in Your Bin*

These items can go in your recycling bin, as long as they're clean and dry.

Not Accepted in Your Bin

Try to reduce and reuse these items instead of putting them in the trash.

Other Materials

Typically not accepted for curbside pickup. Check local programs for disposal options.

* Recyclable items can vary based on your location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area.

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What Is Recycling & What to Recycle | Waste Management

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Recyclable items can vary based on your location. Check local programs to find out what is recyclable in your area. These items can go in your recycling bin, as long as they're clean and dry. Try to reduce and reuse these items instead of putting them in the trash.

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Between 2000 and 2016, the number of people with electricity increased from 78 to 87 percent, and the numbers without electricity dipped to just below one billion.

Yet as the population continues to grow, so will the demand for cheap energy, and an economy reliant on fossil fuels is creating drastic changes to our climate.

Investing in solar, wind and thermal power, improving energy productivity, and ensuring energy for all is vital if we are to achieve SDG 7 by 2030.

Expanding infrastructure and upgrading technology to provide clean and more efficient energy in all countries will encourage growth and help the environment.

1 in 7

One in 7 people still lacks electricity, and most of them live in rural areas of the developing world.

60%

Energy is the main contributor to climate change, it produces around 60 percent of greenhouse gases.

14%

More efficient energy standards could reduce building and industry electricity consumption by 14 percent.

3 billion

More than 40 percent of the world's population-3 billion-rely on polluting and unhealthy fuels for cooking.

20%

As of 2015, more than 20 percent of power was generated through renewable sources.

10.3 million

The renewable energy sector employed a record 10.3 million people in 2017.

By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services

By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix

By 2030, double the global rate of improvement in energy efficiency

By 2030, enhance international cooperation to facilitate access to clean energy research and technology, including renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced and cleaner fossil-fuel technology, and promote investment in energy infrastructure and clean energy technology

By 2030, expand infrastructure and upgrade technology for supplying modern and sustainable energy services for all in developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States, and land-locked developing countries, in accordance with their respective programmes of support

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Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy | UNDP

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Between 2000 and 2016, the number of people with electricity increased from 78 to 87 percent, and the numbers without electricity dipped to just below one billion. Yet as the population continues to grow, so will the demand for cheap energy, and an economy reliant on fossil fuels is creating drastic changes to our climate.

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Goal 7: Affordable & Clean Energy | The Global Goals

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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

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Recycling reduces waste and has created 757,000 jobs.

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Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community, the economy, and the environment. Products should only be recycled if they cannot be reduced or reused. EPA promotes the waste management hierarchy, which ranks various waste management strategies from most to least environmentally preferred. The hierarchy prioritizes source reduction and the reuse of waste materials over recycling.
On this page:
Benefits of Recycling

Environment

Recycling provides many benefits to our environment. By recycling our materials, we create a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations.

Conserve natural resources: Recycling reduces the need to extract resources such as timber, water, and minerals for new products.

Climate change: According to the most recent EPA data, the recycling and composting of municipal solid waste (MSW or trash) saved over 193 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2018.

Energy savings: Recycling conserves energy. For example, recycling just 10 plastic bottles saves enough energy to power a laptop for more than 25 hours. To estimate how much energy you can save by recycling certain products, EPA developed the individual Waste Reduction Model (iWARM).

Waste and pollution reduction: Recycling diverts waste away from landfills and incinerators, which reduces the harmful effects of pollution and emissions.

Economy

EPA released significant findings on the economic benefits of the recycling industry with an update to the national Recycling Economic Information (REI) Study in 2020. This study analyzes the numbers of jobs, wages and tax revenues attributed to recycling. The study found that in a single year, recycling and reuse activities in the United States accounted for:

681,000 jobs,

$37.8 billion in wages, and

$5.5 billion in tax revenues.

This equates to 1.17 jobs per 1,000 tons of materials recycled and $65.23 in wages and $9.42 in tax revenue for every ton of materials recycled. For more information, check out the full report.

Community

Environmental Justice: Across the country, waste management facilities are concentrated in underserved communities, and they can have negative impacts on human health, property values, aesthetic and recreation values, and land productivity. Recycling provides these areas with a healthier and more sustainable alternative.

International: Waste generated in the United States also affects communities in other countries. Recycled materials are exported to some countries that are not able to manage those materials in an environmentally sound manner.

U.S. Recycling System Overview

The recycling process is made up of three steps that are repeated over and over again. This creates a continuous loop which is represented by the familiar chasing arrows recycling symbol. The three steps of the recycling process are described below.

Step 1: Collection and Processing

Businesses and consumers generate recyclables that are then collected by either a private hauler or government entity. There are several methods for collecting recyclables, including curbside collection, drop-off centers, and deposit or refund programs. Visit How do I recycle... Common Recyclables for information on specific materials.

After collection, recyclables are sent to a recovery facility to be sorted, cleaned, and processed into materials that can be used in manufacturing. Recyclables are bought and sold just like raw materials would be, and prices go up and down depending on supply and demand in the United States and around the world.

Step 2: Manufacturing

After processing, recyclables are made into new products at a recycling plant or similar facility. More and more of today's products are being manufactured with recycled content.

Recycled materials are also used in new ways such as recovered glass in asphalt to pave roads or recovered plastic in carpeting and park benches.

Step 3: Purchasing New Products Made from Recycled Materials

You help close the recycling loop by buying new products made from recycled materials. There are thousands of products that contain recycled content. When you go shopping, look for the following:

Products that can be easily recycled

Products that contain recycled content

Below are some of the terms used:

Recycled-content product - The product was manufactured with recycled materials either collected from a recycling program or from waste recovered during the normal manufacturing process. The label will sometimes include how much of the content came from recycled materials.

Post-consumer content - Very similar to recycled content, but the material comes only from recyclables collected from consumers or businesses through a recycling program.

Recyclable product - Products that can be collected, processed, and manufactured into new products after they have been used. These products do not necessarily contain recycled materials. Remember not all kinds of recyclables may be collected in your community, so be sure to check with your local recycling program before you buy.

Some common products you can find that are made with recycled content include the following:

Aluminum cans

Car bumpers

Carpeting

Cereal boxes

Comic books

Egg cartons

Glass containers

Laundry detergent bottles

Motor oil

Nails

Newspapers

Paper towels

Steel products

Trash bags

Challenges to Recycling System

While the benefits of recycling are clear, the current system still faces many challenges.

Many people are confused about what items can be recycled, where they can be recycled and how. This often leads to recyclables going in the trash or trash going in the recycling bin.

America's recycling infrastructure has not kept pace with today's waste stream. Communication between the manufacturers of new materials and products and the recycling industry needs to be improved to prepare for and optimally manage the recycling of new materials.

Domestic markets for recycled materials need to be strengthened in the United States. Historically, some of the recycled materials generated in the U.S. have been exported internationally. However, changing international policies have limited the export of materials. Improving communication among the different sectors of the recycling system is needed to strengthen the development of existing materials markets and to develop new innovative markets.

We need to better integrate recycled materials and end-of-life management into product and packaging designs.

More consistent measurement methodologies are necessary to improve recycling system performance. These more standardized metrics can then be used to create effective goals and track progress.

What is Being Done?

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Transforming U.S. Recycling and Waste Management: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a historic investment in the health, equity, and resilience of American communities. With unprecedented funding to support state and local waste management infrastructure and recycling programs, EPA will improve health and safety and help establish and increase recycling programs nationwide.

National Recycling Strategy: EPA developed the National Recycling Strategy with a focus on advancing the national municipal solid waste recycling system. It identifies strategic objectives and actions to create a stronger, more resilient, and cost-effective recycling system.

Draft Strategy to Prevent Plastics Pollution: This strategy builds upon EPA's National Recycling Strategy and focuses on actions to reduce, reuse, collect, and capture plastic waste.

America Recycles Day: Every year on November 15, EPA reminds everyone of the importance and impact of recycling through education and outreach.

Basel Convention: The United States is a signatory to the Basel Convention, but has not yet become a Party to the Convention. The Basel Convention establishes standards for the transboundary movement of various types of waste.

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Provides the the basics steps involved for recycling