Garbage Sorting for Green Living Guide
Garbage Sorting for Green Living Guide
Green Living Guide to Garbage Sorting
Garbage classification, as a new concept of green living, is gradually gaining popularity. We should all take active action and contribute to the environmental protection of the earth together.
01 - Garbage Sorting Guide
Hazardous Waste Disposal:
First, hazardous waste, marked with a red sign, reminds us to prioritize safety. This category includes hazardous waste, such as batteries, medicines, and chemicals, which pose a threat to health and the environment. When disposing of hazardous waste, please handle it with care to prevent damage or leaks. Place it in a sealed bag and place it in the designated red bin. Do not mix it with food waste or recycling bins.
Recyclables Management:
Next, recyclables, marked with a blue recycling symbol, remind us to turn waste into treasure. This category includes valuable resources that can be "given a new life," such as paper, plastic, glass, and metal. When disposing of hazardous waste, please note that soiled paper towels and disposable cups (including plastic wrap) are not recyclable.
Perishable Waste Disposal:
Next, perishable waste, marked with a green return sign, reminds us to nourish all things. This category of waste comes from the kitchen and nature, including food scraps, food waste, and plant matter. When disposing of trash, please note that hard, non-biodegradable items such as shells, durian shells, and large bone sticks should be placed in the black bin.
Other Waste Classification:
Finally, there's other waste, marked with a black terminal symbol, reminding us to reduce waste in a standardized manner. This category represents the "final stop" for difficult-to-classify items, including contaminated items, mixed waste, and controversial items such as pet feces. When disposing of trash, drain as much water as possible to reduce odor. If unsure about the classification, temporarily place it in this category. Do not mix it with recyclable items such as batteries and glass bottles.
02 - Real-Life Example Classification Guidance
Milk Tea Cup Waste Classification Example:
How should you sort your milk tea after drinking it? After washing the milk tea cup, it's recyclable and should be placed in the blue bin. The straw and lid are considered other waste and should be placed in the black bin. The pearl residue is considered organic, perishable waste and should be placed in the green bin.
Expired Lipstick Classification Example:
How should expired lipstick be sorted? The lipstick paste is hazardous waste and should be placed in the red bin. The metal tube is recyclable and should be placed in the blue bin.
Example of Handling Express Foam Boxes:
After removing all the tape, keep the foam box intact and place it in the blue recycling bin.
03 - Classification Tips and Summary
Classification Tips:
Hazardous waste goes into the red bin, recyclables into the blue bin, perishable waste into the green bin, and other waste into the black bin. These four sentences will help you easily remember how to sort your waste.
Summary of the Importance of Waste Sorting:
From the little things in daily life to the revitalized streets and alleys, every clean area in Changjing Town reflects the joint efforts of residents and nature.
