Recycling bin: Difference between revisions
m Reverted edits by 122.176.245.125 (talk) to last version by 209.195.111.105 |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 8: | Line 8: | ||
A '''recycling bin''' (or '''recycle bin''') is a container used to hold recyclables before they are taken to [[recycling center]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=ECYCLER|url=http://ecycler.com/recycle-bin|work=sustainability|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref> Recycling bins exist in various sizes for use in [[home]]s, [[office]]s, and large public facilities. Separate containers are often provided for [[paper]], [[tin]] or [[aluminum]] [[Tin can|cans]], and [[glass]] or [[plastic]] [[bottle]]s. |
A '''recycling bin''' (or '''recycle bin''') is a container used to hold recyclables before they are taken to [[recycling center]]s.<ref>{{cite web|title=ECYCLER|url=http://ecycler.com/recycle-bin|work=sustainability|accessdate=23 April 2011}}</ref> Recycling bins exist in various sizes for use in [[home]]s, [[office]]s, and large public facilities. Separate containers are often provided for [[paper]], [[tin]] or [[aluminum]] [[Tin can|cans]], and [[glass]] or [[plastic]] [[bottle]]s. |
||
Many recycling bins are designed to be easily recognizable, and are marked with slogans promoting recycling on a blue or green background. Others are intentionally unobtrusive. Bins are sometimes different colors so that user may differentiate between the types of materials to be placed in them. While there is no universal standard, the color blue is commonly used to indicate a bin is for recycling in public settings. |
Many recycling bins are designed to be easily recognizable, and are marked with slogans promoting recycling on a blue or green background. Others are intentionally unobtrusive. Bins are sometimes different colors so that user may differentiate between the types of materials to be placed in them. While there is no universal standard, the color blue is commonly used to indicate a bin is for recycling in public settings.Did you knw that most of your waste you will re use again! |
||
Recycling bins are a common element of municipal [[kerbside collection]] programs, which frequently distribute the bins to encourage participation. |
Recycling bins are a common element of municipal [[kerbside collection]] programs, which frequently distribute the bins to encourage participation. |
||
Revision as of 09:29, 17 January 2013
 | This article needs additional citations for verification. (January 2008) |
A recycling bin (or recycle bin) is a container used to hold recyclables before they are taken to recycling centers.[1] Recycling bins exist in various sizes for use in homes, offices, and large public facilities. Separate containers are often provided for paper, tin or aluminum cans, and glass or plastic bottles.
Many recycling bins are designed to be easily recognizable, and are marked with slogans promoting recycling on a blue or green background. Others are intentionally unobtrusive. Bins are sometimes different colors so that user may differentiate between the types of materials to be placed in them. While there is no universal standard, the color blue is commonly used to indicate a bin is for recycling in public settings.Did you knw that most of your waste you will re use again!
Recycling bins are a common element of municipal kerbside collection programs, which frequently distribute the bins to encourage participation.
Gallery
-
Envyrozone Designed and Manufactured Recycling Bin Featuring Advertising and Custom Bin Design Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
-
-
-
Recycling bin used during the construction of Pyburn Mews, Massachusetts, USA -
Sorted recycling bin in Lausanne, Switzerland -
Sorted recycling bins in Poland -
Recycling bin for bottles and cans in Northern California, USA -
Sorted recycling bins in Orchard Road, Singapore -
-
Blue household bins in Dunedin, New Zealand -
-
-
-
See also
- Litter
- Recycling
- Index of recycling topics
- E-Cycling (recycling of electronic components)
- Plastic recycling
- Sustainability
- 2000s commodities boom
