Your Questions About Recycling

The Expert answers:

Your local Council or Biffa Waste Management.
UK

The Expert answers:

Waste disposal is one of the biggest green jobs out there and consists of more than removal of household refuse. It can include hazardous and non-hazardous industrial wastes as well as biomedical and nuclear wastes. While it seems relatively simple that we simply remove the wastes from companies and put it somewhere, one must realize that most environmental companies strive to recycle as many materials as possible to ensure they do not end up going back into the ground via landfills. I’m still working on my website, but take a peek if you have time.

The Expert answers:

At your age, it is highly unlikely that any business will hire you to do something that pays some wage, like delivering newspapers for example.

However, ordinary people often have ordinary needs that can be done by other ordinary people.

If there is something you can do, have the strength and stamina to do, the tools to do the job, then consider how to do that for other people & get paid for it.

For example cut grass
you can go door to door in suburbia & offer to do lawnmowing in their yards
remember that you will need to clean the lawnmower, there may be costs to do the work, so you need to earn more than your financial target
plus you will have competition

If you have siblings, and have watched over them, and know what to do to change a baby diaper, clean up after them, tolerate their minor indiscretions, can cope in an emergency, you could try out for baby sitting

If you live in an apartment complex, and are handy with something … Fixing computers … Whatever it is … Make that known & you may get odd jobs with payment

There are recycling places that give a small amount of money for each aluminum can turned in. Find such a place, find out what their rate is. Ask if it is Ok to crush the can first (easier to transport more in a trash bag or box or whatever)

Go down side of highways with trash bag … Pick up what you know the recycling place pays for … Wear gloves … You might also visit picnic areas, rest stops, & raid their dumpsters for cans.

Warning … If you get ride in someone car, do not be picking up beer cans, or other alcohol containers … If police stop a car, where people have empty beer cans, they assume the car occupants been drinking it, do not accept the recycling story,

The Expert answers:

I don’t understand the sentence fragment after your question. But to answer the question, here are a few:

-recycling can require a lot of energy in the transport and processing of materials, which may outweigh the benefits such as conserving energy required to produce new materials

-recycling certain products requires the use of chemicals which may be harmful to the environment (such as paper, which is often bleached with a compound containing chlorine–this is a good reason to look for recycled paper not processes with chlorine bleach)

-finding the money to recycle can be difficult in some areas, especially those with low population densities. If there isn’t enough recyclable material to make the processing worth it, a recycler’s job becomes more difficult to fund.

-recycling certain materials simply is not economically feasible in some places (in western Montana there is no place to recycle glass. You can have it crushed and re-used, but I know of no recycling facilities in western MT)

hope that’s a good start. Do some research based on what I provided and you will find better information.

The Expert answers:

Quality
Aesthetic
Availability
Financial
Environment
The Future
The average American uses 9 trees (750 pounds) worth or paper per year.
In 2005, the amount of paper recovered for recycling averaged 346 pounds for every person in the U.S.
About half the trees cut down in North America annually are used for making paper.
Paper accounts for ~30-40% of landfill waste.
More than 90% of the printing and writing paper made in the U.S. Is from virgin tree fiber.
Old Growth forests make up 16% of the virgin tree fiber used each year to make paper products.
Nearly a ton of new recycled paper can be made from a ton of recycled stock compared to the 2-3.5 tons of trees required to make a ton of virgin paper. This is one of the reasons recycled paper results in lower solid waste byproducts and uses less energy, water and chemicals .
The timber industry has in all likelihood wiped out more habitat and more species per unit of production than has any other industry.
Producing recycled paper causes 74% less air pollution, 35% less water pollution, and creates five times the number of jobs than producing virgin

The Expert answers:

Yeah as long as they dont have plastic covers or anything, averything thats papaer/cardboard on the book can be recycled – you might want to like tear the books into smaller pieces – about four and then put them in a paper recyling bin and your jobs done ^_^

Hope this helps
-Huza

The Expert answers:

Coca cola is very, “green” these days. Where’d you see this? Maybe a little tiny link:)

I clicked your link—-all ready gone:( there both gone–3rd times a charm.

Interesting 3rd link–thanks Maybe I’ll sign it?:)

http://forcechange.com/60310/condemn-coca-cola-for-fighting-to-discourage-recycling/

The Expert answers:

One of the most common questions on “Yahoo Answers” comes from young people looking for ways to make money. I totally understand the question and the various responses with the traditional answers of babysitting, online surveys, lemonade stands, paper routes, etc. While the traditional ways of making money may work for some people, they certainly won’t work for everyone so it’s time to think outside the box and dare to be different.

In most states it’s illegal to hire minors (under a certain age) for employment. For some states that is somewhere between 14 and 18 depending on the job, the duties and the products or services being sold. The best resource for your situation is a chat with your local school’s guidance officer or Board of Education. These resources will be able to help you get a work permit, explain the laws and rules, and sometimes help you find employers that are seeking part-time student help. Let’s face it… it won’t hurt to ask.

Now for those who aren’t able to legally work for an employer, don’t give up! You can, at any age, work for yourself and/or your parents. There are limitations such as selling drugs, alcohol, body parts and other products but that leaves a lot of things that you CAN sell and/or services that you can provide.

Your local library is a great resource. Check out books like “Fast Cash for Kids” by Bonnie & Noel Drew. Talk to the Librarian for other referrals. You might like “The Richest Kids in America” by Mark Vincent Hansen… what a great book!!!

Check out the services of Junior Achievements at http://www.ja.org. Junior Achievements is a legitimate organization that works with teen entrepreneurs. You just might “click” with their website.

You will need to do a little homework before just dashing into a business of your own. You will want to find out about local laws and licensing. You might want to learn a little about marketing, accounting, selling techniques, advertising, taxes, etc.

Here are some ideas for money making that you may or may not have thought about for yourself… washing windows, recycling, teaching, tutoring, writing, crafts, selling online, fixing and selling skateboards or bicycles, refinishing furniture, cooking or baking, washing cars, growing and selling flowers or spices or even goldfish, printing tshirts or calendars, selling bumper stickers, energy efficient lightbulbs or programmable thermostats, shampooing carpeting, making and selling non toxic cleaning products, selling books or music or video games, or performing as a clown or other character or … as you can see the list goes on and on.

It’s really important to DO something to get your business started. It’s great to think about things and plan how you’ll spend your money once you earn it but you’ve got to start doing something in order to take action. Learn how to write a business plan and then concentrate on writing it. You can’t reach success if you can’t describe it.

I started working at 12 selling calendars door to door from fall to winter every year and I raked in a lot of money just fifty cents at a time. But I didn’t sit back waiting for the money to find me and you shouldn’t either. It’s time to learn about yourself, your industry, your customers, your suppliers and your business.

Every journey begins with a single step.

The Expert answers:

I admire your ambition. You are commended for your “go get ‘em” spirit.

Ask your Mom about getting “working papers”. Most young people need these to get any kind of job working for someone in a shop, mall or store. OR

This is THE SAME general list I give to members of my family, children of my friends and I send to just about every young person wanting/needing some extra money. If you are doing any of these, you’re that much ahead of the game, aren’t you? NO ONE is going to walk up to yo and ask you. YOU MUST get out there and ask others. Most of them will tell you, No”. Don’t get mad or give-up. Just keep on asking. Keep on going.
ALWAYS LET AN ADULT YOU KNOW, KNOW WHERE YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU ARE DOING!
1] Doing errands for those folks who aren’t able to quite do things for themselves. Going to the store, getting something from a neighbor, etc.
2] Doing chores for your neighbors. Sweeping floors, doing light cleaning, dusting, etc.
3] Cutting grass.
4] Raking leaves.
5] Shoveling snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, driveways, carports, etc.
6] Cleaning up yards.
7] WITHOUT expecting any money or “pay” from parent[s], relative[s] or guardian[s], doing chores around home or their business.
Honestly, YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much are you going to pay me?” OR YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much am I getting paid?” OR YOU DO NOT ASK, “How much?”
Why? Simply because you live there and that wonderful person is giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer to ask your question and other things, isn’t she?
Why? Simply because you live there and that wonderful person is giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer and ask your question and other things, isn’t he?
Why? Simply because you live there and those wonderful people are giving you a home, clothes to wear, food to eat, giving you the opportunity to use a computer and ask your question and other things, aren’t he?
8] Collecting old newspapers and recycling them. Before doing this, you better check with an adult about this.
9] If your area wants a deposit for glass bottles, plastic bottles and/or aluminum cans, collecting these and taking them back for the deposit. Before doing this, you better check with an adult about this.
10] Have a garage sale or a yard sale of the things you don’t need, want or use anymore. Ask an adult about this.
11] Look into getting a paper route. YES, you get paid money, BUT you do not get to keep and spend all the money you collect. You MUST pay for those newspapers you deliver. You MUST ask you paren[s] OR guardian[s] about this.

It doesn’t make any difference whether you work for yourself or work for someone else. You MUST pay yourself first. What do I mean? Each and every dime – ten cents – you earn, this is what you should do AND in this order:
1] Give 10% or 1 penny to your favorite charity. Give it to your church, temple or mosque. If you don’t have a favorite charity, talk with your parent[s], relative[s] or guardian[s] about charity. This is extremely important. When you give to and for others, you get back – many times what you give. It doesn’t happen “overnight” or right away, BUT IT HAPPENS. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or one penny into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money. Let money “grow” by earning interest and providing you with more money.
3] Spend 10% or one penny on yourself. Why? Because you worked for it, You earned it. You deserve it. This could go toward whatever you mentioned in your question.
4] 35% or three and one-half pennies should be put aside to pay your taxes. If you aren’t paying them now, you’ll be paying them soon enough.
5] 25% or two and one-half pennies you should use
A] for your gas, oil and upkeep for your lawnmower [sharpening the blades, buying the tools you’ll need, etc.];
B] snacks, something to drink or to have while you’re babysitting.
C] Getting the other important items you will find you MUST have and cannot do without – or you might get into deep trouble if you don’t have them. [Ask some adults. They should be able to tell you.]
6] 10% or one penny for a “rainy day”. JUST in case an emergency comes up and you HAVE TO HAVE some extra money to get somewhere or do something or buy something you forgot to buy.

Do these things each and every time someone gives you money. No matter how much or how little it is, do it. This is all part of budgeting and managing your money. When you take proper care of and properly manage your money, your money should take care of you. It doesn’t sound like much, does it? BUT when you take that dime and multiply it by ten, this equals $1.00. The percents stay the same. The amounts go up.
I’ll do the same things I just did with a dime – only I’ll do it using $10. This time I won’t use the explanations. [please stay with me]:
1] Give 10% or $1 to your favorite charity. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or $1 into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money.
3] Spend 10% or $1 on yourself.
4] 35% or $3.50 put aside to pay your income taxes.
5] 25% or $2.50 for the same exact items I described above.
6] 10% or $1 for a “rainy day”.
I’ll do this again. Now, I’ll use $100. Same percent. Nothing changed except the amount.
1] Give 10% or $10 to your favorite charity. DO IT!
2] Put 10% or $10 into a savings account for yourself. Please don’t touch this money.
3] Spend 10% or $10 on yourself.
4] 35% or $35.00 put aside to pay your income taxes.
5] 25% or $25.00 for the same exact items I described above.
6] 10% or $10 for a “rainy day”.

Suggestion: I want everyone to know I DO NOT own any portion of this man’s estate, nor am I associated with him or any one else connected with him in any way. I am not part of the publishing company or an agent or anything else. This man does not know me from Adam AND I don’t know him. I know of him and the wonderful book he wrote. THIS IS NOT SPAM.
You and your friend should each buy a copy of this book:
“The Richest Man in Babylon” by George S. Classon
Its very easy to read. Its very easy to follow. You can write in it. You can make notes in it. All you have to do is to read five [5] pages – Let’s count
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 pages of this book – or any book – each and every day.
OR You can leave it sit on the shelf, on a table or on the floor and let it collect dust.

Suggestion: Journal every day on your computer. What you learned and what you were taught. What to do and what not to do.

Here are the two old sayings:
A] “The only stupid question is the question you don’t ask.”
B] “So, you thought — and think — education is expensive? Just wait until you try ignorance.”
Ask your parents or teachers about these.

TRUE STORY: When I was about 8, 9 or 10, I wished for something or I wished I could do something or I wished one of my terrific aunts would come home so we could do something.

I said my “wish” loud enough for my wonderful Grandmom to hear. She stopped what she was doing (making bread, I think), took-off her apron and washed her hands. In a very sweet, matronly way, she took me by the hand and led me to the living room. Grandmom sat in Grandpop’s chair and pulled me very close.

As though she was telling me a secret, she said softly, “I’m going to tell you two things I think are important enough for you to know. Number 1, I love you. No matter what you say or what you do, I‘ll always love you.”

I was playing with my hands, looking down at them. I glanced up and looked at her smiling face. I said, “I love you too, Grandmom.” She said, “Yes, I know that. And number 2: Wish in one hand and pee in the other – then see which one gets filled first!”

We hugged. She hugged me a lot harder than I hugged her. She went to the kitchen. I continued whatever I wasn’t doing.

I invested my time in you and in your dreams. I gave you some suggestions and a light down a path. As you can see, you have other choices, don’t you? The rest is up to you.

AND IF you doubt one word of this answer, please print a copy of it and show it to your parents, teachers or anyone else you might think may be on your side. Those folks might just agree with me or perhaps you.
I have much, much more. This is enough for right now.

Thank you for asking your question. I enjoyed taking the time to answer it. You did a great job – not only for your information, but for every other person interested in reading my answer. Thanks to everyone for reading my answer.

I wish you well!

VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name.