Malaysia produces approximately 20000 tonnes
of household waste every day. Majority of it end up in land fill
rather than recycled or composted. The Malaysian Federal Government
has now set local governments statutory targets for the recycling
and recovery of household waste. The Malaysia Government's statutory
target is: -
- To recycle or compost 33 percent of household waste by
2005-2006
There are lots of benefits to reduce and recycle
your waste.
Save resources
- Most of what we throw away is made from products that are
slowly running out or cannot be replaced quickly enough because
of the amount we consume.
- Many of the materials we throw in landfill can be reused
again.
- Many gardeners use peat as a soil improver. This contributes
to the destruction of peat bogs, which are non-renewable habitats
for wild flowers and animals.
- The use of peat is unnecessary because gardeners can make
compost from their kitchen and garden waste to use as a soil
improver.
- In addition to saving our peat bogs, composting green waste
saves valuable landfill tip space which is running out.
Save energy
Protect the environment
Help charities
Create jobs
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Employment can be provided by businesses
involving renovation, repair and recycling.
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Buying recycled goods is vital to provide
the market to encourage and promote recycling.
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