Monday, March 28, 2011

Finding Paragraph #3

Recycling does a lot for South Carolina’s environment and economy. The recycling industry in South Carolina generates about $6.5 billion for the state’s economy. It is responsible for at least 15,000 jobs and $1.5 billion in personal income. Additionally, it generates about $69 million in tax revenue every year. (Waste Reduction at Home) In South Carolina the recycling industry is still on the rise. It is estimated that the industry will grow at least 12% annually during the next five years with an economic impact of an additional $11 billion. Recycling really helps our economy in South Carolina. Not only does it help our economy, it helps our environment. By recycling it reduces the cost for landfills, businesses, communities, and individuals. Recycling also stimulates the development of more green technology every day. "Recycling does not cost in South Carolina, it pays." (SC Smart Business Recycling)"South Carolina is a national leader in developing technology through the work of the Asphalt Rubber technology Service housed at Clemson University." (Environmental Benefits of Recycling) This machine provides a use for tires which were very hard to get rid of until this machine was made. Recycling really benefits our community through both the economy, and environment. 

"Waste Reduction at Home." scdhev.gov. N.p., 15 Jul 2009. Web. 30 Mar 2011.  http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/recycle/pubs/waste_reduction_home.pdf

"SC Smart Business Recycling." scdhev.gov. N.p., 18 Nov 2010. Web. 28 Mar 2011.  http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/recycle/smart_business/index.htm
"Environmental Benefits of Recycling." scdhev.gov. N.p., 10 Mar 2012. Web. 28 Mar 2011.  http://www.scdhec.gov/environment/lwm/recycle/pubs/env_benefits_recycling.pdf

1 comment:

  1. I think you did a great job on your finding paragraph and how it ties into all your essential questions. You used facts and numbers in your post which make it more creditable. In your post you had put the website where your research came from. Also followers can refer back to the website and can learn more about recycling in South Carolina. Your blog is great and I like how you are doing your work ahead of time.

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