When the cost of managing trash is hidden in taxes or charged at a flat rate, households that recycle and prevent waste end up subsidizing their neighbors' wastefulness. Here's how it works. Just like your electricity and gas bills, you pay a variable rate depending on the amount of service you use. Some programs set a rate per bag, while others use a combination of a fixed subscription fee plus a variable fee based on service. Ultimately, the less you throw away, the less you pay.
Recycling helps preserve our environment.
However, the only way to make recycling work in the long run is to buy and use recycled products and packaging. It's up to you to close the recycling loop. These are some of the logos that can help you identify products and packaging made from recycled materials. Automotive batteries Insulation in ski jackets, gloves and sleeping gabs made from recycled PET bottles. Buy refillable pens, flashlights, razors, lighters, and cameras.