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We will inevitably produce waste living our everyday lives. But we can do something that will help us reduce the waste that we put in landfills. One of the ways that we can reduce our waste is by recycling. It is a process where waste materials such as wood, metal, plastic, and fabric become new items that are new and useful. Let’s say you are renovating your house and there are several items that you no longer need, so you call Evergreen Junk Removal to pick them up from your house. Before you do that, take another look through your junk, and see what else you can salvage and take to a recycling center.

We get to conserve our natural resources

There is a reduced need for natural resources to produce things because the recycled materials become the raw ingredients. This leaves the natural resources for future generations to enjoy. Humans are not the only ones benefiting from these resources, but animals and plants as well. Some of the natural resources are homes to many animals and plants, so preserving them means that these living creatures enjoy their homes for a long time.

We conserve energy

Manufacturing products using raw materials requires a lot of energy. Using recycled materials requires considerably less energy. Energy is another resource that we must conserve for future generations, as it uses mainly fossil fuels. If fossil fuels run out, there will be a significant impact on how we use energy.

We help protect the environment

Recycled materials will not end up in landfills, but rather in recycling centers and eventually in factories, where they will become new useful items. A lot of garbage doesn’t even end up in landfills; it ends up in oceans and other places where it does not belong, polluting the environment. If we can take a few plastic bottles to a recycling center, we are reducing the possibility of them ending up in oceans.

We help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Garbage in landfills emits methane, a very powerful and harmful greenhouse gas. If there is less waste that ends up in landfills, there will also be less methane emitted into the atmosphere.

It leads to job creation

If more and more people make recycling a habit, there will be a need for more recycling centers. Creating more recycling centers will mean more jobs for the community.

The future will be more sustainable

The earth does not have unlimited resources. Everything will eventually run out if we are reckless. Recycling will ensure that the future generations will have what they need from the planet.

Teaching children the importance of recycling and upcycling is a crucial part of their growing up. They must know that it is imperative that they reduce the waste that they put out into the environment. Training them while young to care for the environment will undoubtedly make them grow up appreciating the planet they live on, and they will do things that will reduce their carbon footprint.

Replacing your tyres leaves you with four old tires. Throwing or giving them away is one option, but there are other options, ones that are much more interesting and useful. If you’re the creative type, you’ll know exactly how to recycle your old tyres, but even if you aren’t, there are things you can make from tyres that don’t require any special skills. Plus, if you include your whole family in the project, you’ll get to spend quality time with your children while creating something together.

When and how to replace your tires

Replacing your tyres is the basic thing you need to do for your own and other people’s safety on the road. How often to replace them is determined by your driving habits and tyre maintenance, but also by the state of the roads. It’s important that you inspect the condition of your tyres at least once a month, checking the tread depth, looking out for uneven wear patterns, bulges or blisters on tyre sidewalls, lacerations, flat tyres or tread punctures. It would be best to replace all four tyres at the same time, since it’s important that they all match. You can find a great tyre dealer with a wide selection of premium tyres here. Make sure you go through the vehicle’s manual or talk to a professional before making a purchase, so that you’re properly informed of what exactly to buy. And as soon as you replace the old tyres with the new ones, the fun can begin. Here are some ideas for recycling tyres.

A dog bed

If you have a dog, use a tyre to make a bed for them. It’s an easy project and you can include your children by allowing them to paint and decorate the bed to their own liking. All you need is a used tyre, some paint and a cushion to place in the middle of the tyre, so that your dog is always soft and warm.

A tic-tac-toe table

This is another fun thing to do with your kids and for them at the same time. Use an old tyre, paint it the colour you and your children like and shape a wooden board to fit the centre of the tyre. Draw a hash and, instead of X’s and O’s, pick some stones of approximately the same size and use some paint to turn them into bees and ladybirds, or simply paint them two different colours. Let it dry and play a game or two with your little ones.

Garden chairs

These will go great with your new tic-tac-toe table. All you need are two (or more) tyres, two types of rope, glue and some patience. If your children help you with this one, pay extra attention to how they use the glue. You don’t want their delicate little hands glued to the tyre, or the rope at the end of the day.

Rocking chairs

Turning old tyres into little rocking chairs for your kids is a simple task, but a very rewarding one, since they’ll probably love them and spend a lot of time on them. Cut a tyre in half, paint it, cover it with a wooden plank and add a handlebar. Instead of a classic handlebar, you can turn it into an animal head, to make the rocking chair even more appealing to your children.

Tyre swings

You have an old tree in your backyard? Perfect. Find a stable branch and hang one or two old tyres on it using some rope. Of course, you get to decorate the tyres, or better yet, your children do. Make them nice and colourful, so that they make your kids cheerful as soon as they look at them. After only a few minutes on the swing, your child’s mood is bound to improve, so be prepared for some joyful giggles.

A sandbox

When it comes to this particular project, the bigger the tyre, the better. Paint it, find a nice place to it in your garden, fill it with sand, stick a parasol in the middle to protect your children from the sun, and that’s all. Let them bring their little shovels and other plastic tools for hours of carefree play.

A seesaw

This is a perfect project for families with two or more children. If you build a seesaw, two children can play on it at the same time, avoiding an argument over who wants to go first. Use half a tyre, a long wooden plank and two handholds for each end of the plank. Pick a colour, or pick as many as you want, sit back and relax while your children play.

Flower pots

There’s nothing as easy as turning used tyres into flower pots. Simply fill the centre of the tyre with some dirt and fertilizer and plant whatever you choose inside it. Leaving the tires black is an option, but why do that, when you can colour them, or even place them one on top of another to make a Minion, a frog, or even a well.

These recycling projects can be a lot of cost-free fun. They can turn your garden into a beautiful and fun place for your whole family. So, start today and make some wonderful memories in the process.

Making the Most Out of Your Trash: Re-purposing Old Junk