Recycling for us and by usEducational and Motivational program

In Togo (West) Africa

Objectives Present an overview of TogoPresent an apercu of current recycling and

waste management programsPresent some impacts of the current

practices on the environmentDefinition of recycling

Objectives

What to recycleHow to recycleWho should recycleWhen to recycleBenefits of recyclingMotivate people to recycle

Geographical Apercu of Togo

http://geography.about.com/library/cia/blctogo.htm

Geographical and socioeconomical apercu of TogoSituationAreaDemographyIncomeMajor Activity

Current Recycling and Waste Management ProgramsNational Programming on the Recovery and

Recycling of RefrigerantsIncinerationDumping in holes

The impacts of current waste management practices Incineration decreases air qualityPollution of ground waterWaste of energyUnsanitary neighborhoodChronic health effects

Recycling Definition Recycling is the process of sorting and collecting used or abandoned

waste materials in order: - to re-use them - to create new materials

What to recycle: -Cans -Newspapers -Plastic -Glass -Grocery bag - Electronics

RecyclingWho Should recycle - Anyone can recycleWhen to recycle - Recycling needs to be an ongoing

practice.How to recycle - Three stages -sorting - cleaning and separate - Purchase recycled products

Examples of recycling products

http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/home.shtml

http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/materials/ecycling/conference/harris/cert-present.pdf

Example of recycling Bin

http://www.buschsystems.com

Benefits of recyclingHelps improve

healthReduces air and

water pollutionReduces greenhouse

gas emissionSaves natural

resourcesPrevents habitat

destruction

Helps maintain a clean habitat

Cost effectiveIt saves the energySaves spaces from

disposal

Benefits of Recycling Helps create jobsAllows materials to be store away from

landfillsCreates a community coalitionAvoid adverse health effects due to the

presence of electronic materials in the soil.

Tips on community recyclingWork in groupInvolve volunteersInvolve students, teachers and parentsProvide every household with bins with a

recycling signPut recycling bins recognizable in different

location in the countrySet up a date for recycling staff meetingEncourage new ideas

Tips on community recyclingSet up a date for collection Create a reward program to encourage Adverse to motivate people

ConclusionThe cost of recycling versus cost of non-

recyclingHealth benefitsEnvironmental advantages

Thank youAny question?

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http://www.epa.gov/waste/conserve/rrr/recycle.htm

NA. (2009). Togo. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from http://www.studentsoftheworld.info

ReferencesNational Recycling Coalition. (2009). Fostering solutions through

strategies partnership. Retrieved September 19, 2009 from http://www.nrc-recycle.org

N/A. (2009). Recycling benefits : the many reasons why? Retrieved November 10, 2009 from http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-benefits.html

N/A (2009). Superior recycling containers. Retrieved from http://www.buschsystems.com

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