By Nic Breedlove

PlayMart playground from recycled plastic

A trend over the past decade in playground design and construction is the use of recycled plastic playground equipment. This type of equipment uses plastic recycled from waste such as bottles, and can be made to look like wood finish, or can be brightly colored. One average recycled playground structure uses nearly 25,000 recycled plastic containers. Manufacturers of recycled plastic playground equipment tout the equipment’s sturdiness and low maintenance needs, and playgrounds all over America have listened. Here are some examples of types of playground structures and the equivalent number of plastic milk jugs that go into making them.

Small, double slide structure – 6,185 milk containers

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By Stephen Brian Roper

According to estimates millions of people buy a new digital camera every year. Cameras can be great for taking pictures and recording videos which can be saved on memory card and other digital media. The only problem with cameras is how to get rid of them when you buy the upgraded model or get a new one as a gift for Christmas or Birthdays.

Many people may simply put an unwanted or broken camera in the bin where it will be taken to landfill and end up causing many problems to the environment. Recycling of mobile phones is becoming more popular as people are aware that mobile handsets contain dangerous chemicals that should be disposed of correctly, this is the same for digital cameras and at landfill would take hundreds of years to break down.

The first thing that could be done to sell your old digital camera would be by using an online auction site. Old or even broken cameras can easily be fixed at your local repair shop, cleaned up and put on auction where for some models you could expect to earn tens or hundreds of pounds. This way of disposing of your camera is great as you will know that your unwanted digital camera will end up being reused by someone else.

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• Recessed lid allows stacking two bins on top of each other to save space
• Secondary lid flips up to reveal a wider opening for larger items like milk cartons
• Color-coded dial shows what’s stored inside: aluminum, plastic, paper or glass
• 19-Inch tall, can fit under most standard cabinets
• Capacity: 22-1/2-liters/5.9-gallons; dimensions: 15-1/2-inch D by 10.3-inch W by 18-1/2-inch H

Product Description
simplehuman’s front load recycler has a dial that turns to clearly show what’s stored inside: aluminum, paper, plastic or glass. The circular opening is perfect for depositing cans and bottles. For larger items, a secondary lid lifts to reveal a wider opening. Each durable plastic bin is small enough to fit under most standard cabinets. You can also double stack them vertically or store them neatly side by side…. More >>

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