The World Recycles Project
Many of our visitors would like to know how recycling is done in various states and countries throughout the world. Planetpals would like to help them learn, but we need your help. Why not let us know how your state or country recycles...Just send in your pictures or stories! Thanks for the photos that have come in!
If you would like to write about your state or country: Submit a story here. Teachers why not assign this as a class project?
***Please submit photos no larger than 5x7 inches or 100 kb
***See our photo gallery of recycle bins below!
Germany Recycling:
Recycle bins are placed conveniently at rest stops on the highways, and some towns recycle furniture and reusables two times a year curbside.
France Recycling:
Recycle bins are conveniently placed throughout PARIS in local neighborhoods
Japan Recycling:
Arigomi and Katagomi are the two types of trash divided, and each neighbor participates to do their part in a"jijikai". Companies are now responsible for disposing of appliances and items for the residents. One prefecture is now collecting small electronics and disposing of the parts and metals.
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| Battery Collector UK |
USA Recycling:
One town in MA (Concord) became an example for many surrounding towns...through a recycling day held every year. Swap shops are popping up in many towns where residents bring unrecyclables such as household items, furniture and electronics that they no longer use and can take something home they can use if they wish. Many schools actively recycle.
England Recycling:
It's not unusual to see public battery collection bins. Some towns in the UK now have barcodes on trash bins that weigh your trash--you pay if you are over your household limit.
Photo Gallery of Recycle Bins Around the World:
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| Scotland | Australia |
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| Italy ((Italian Design by Orvetto) | Greece |
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| Spain | UK |
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| Greece | Dubai |
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| Japan | Toronto |
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| Mexico | France |
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| China | Berlin, Germany |