Recycling and Charity

When we think of recycling, the first thing we associate it with is the benefits that this action has upon our environment. If we think about it a little more, we might even consider the economic reasons, and start giving some serious thought to recycling. But there is one other important aspect that many of us have never thought of - the social reasons. In other words, what about recycling for charities? Yes, that"s right. Now you can recycle for charity and help the less fortunate people, while keeping our environment clean.

Many people find it easier to give away used objects rather than donate money. Such objects include used cell phones, inkjet cartridges, toner cartridges, all sorts of wireless objects, and even aluminum cans.

Aluminum is the perfect metal for recycling, for several reasons. First of all, it can be recycled over and over again, and used indefinitely. We are now using approximately two thirds of all the aluminum that has been produced since its discovery, some one hundred and eighty years ago! Secondly, recycling used aluminum cans save a lot of energy, by comparison to producing new ones from virgin ore. A single recycled can saves enough energy as to keep a 100W-bulb running for about four hours! Moreover, we are saving on our natural resources, while protecting our environment.

All this being said, what more reasons do we need for recycle used aluminum cans? If you take into consideration the fact that you"re recycling a used object which is no longer of use to you, and help some unfortunate people in the process, recycling for charities becomes all the more useful and dignifying.

You may consider that your effort doesn"t count for too much, because a used aluminum can is only worth about one cent. You couldn"t be farther from the truth. Statistics say that 2.5 canned beverages are consumed by each employee daily, while at work. Think about what this means at a large scale, and how much money could be raised if you were to start a "recycle for charity" campaign in a company or organization. And the process is as simple as contacting a charitable organization that deals with such things and installing a container on the location. They will take care of all the other aspects of the program.

A recycling for charities program can be started in schools as well, and it you be all the more beneficial, as children can be involved in this fund raising program, and be given a good reason to be responsible and proud of themselves. They will be taught that even children can help in making a difference on the environment and on society.

If you have any questions as to where the money is going when you recycle for charity, you will probably be happy to learn that this money is used exclusively to help the less fortunate people from all over the world.

Remember that recycling for charities makes you and the others environmentally aware, while helping people in need, such as children from poor third-world countries, homeless people, sick people, old people, and many more.