Lucina Mendez
November 18, 2009
Recycling Minnesota
Is recycling important to Minnesotans?
Seventeen out of 27 Minnesotans surveyed last week say that they recycle every
day, and 10 out of 26 people polled said they believe global warming is a hoax.
According to Buzzle.com, a research based web portal, recycling is important
because it saves energy, by eliminating the need to use energy to extract virgin
materials in the first place. Energy is also saved by eliminating the need for the
energy that is required to deal with the refuse left behind by waste products that
cause pollution.
Some of the fossil fuels used in industry include coal, diesel and gasoline,
which emit harmful gases such as methane, sulfur dioxide, and carbon-dioxide,
according to Buzzle.com. Recycling minimizes the need for fuel usage in new
manufacturing, which reduces the amount of harmful pollutants in the environment.
Twenty out of 27 polled agreed that recycling is important; while seven
answered that they believed it to be sort-of important.
The Recycling Association of Minnesota offers programs to raise awareness
about the need for recycling. The “Away From Home” program sponsored by R.A.M gives
commuters in Minnesota the option to recycle their cans and bottles at area gas
stations. Their website gives more information on recycling programs in and around
the Twin Cities. Ellen Telander, executive director for the R.A.M
describes the website as “An educational website for the public on recycling.”
Lucina Mendez
Recycling Minnesota
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Twenty-four of the 27 Minnesotans, who were polled, thought that recycling
receptacles should be available at all schools, government buildings and businesses
next to garbage cans.
AmyLynne Hermanek, a Human Services judge who works at the 777 Lafayette
government building in St. Paul, says that recycling bins can be found all around
the building. “I would prefer that most places give you the option to recycle,
because it’s such a high pay off for such a small burden.”
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I like your information from Buzzle.com and about the R.A.M. program. Great job on getting that quote from the Human Services judge! That is interesting that everyone you polled believes that recycling is either important or sort-of important. At least no one believed it's not important!
ReplyDeleteNice job. Good info for the reader. I started recycling a few years back. I think it's definitely a good thing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very interesting poll! You did a really good job with all the facts. I agree with Hannah's statement that at least no one believed it's not important.
ReplyDeleteI thought you choice a very interesting topic for your poll. I participated it in so I'm a part of your percentages! haha. You did a really nice job! :)
ReplyDeleteGood job including why recycling is important and how it can benefit us.
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