There are retail companies that "throw" away products because they may become discontinued.
They throw them away so the company can get a tax break. Many of these products are in good working condition, possibly brand new.
This is not the companies fault, as it is a government requirement to destroy the products rather than donating them to charity.
One example, pet stores get rid of "fish tank equipment" for "current models". This equipment is still valuable. If given to the proper organizations, could teach the next generation how to "raise fish" or develop a new hobby, learn a new skill.
How can we encourage a change, and possibly to encourage the companies to inspire government – it would be a win-win philosophy. The company would reduce their waste that would normally go to a landfill. The children or organizations or communities that receive donations, would benefit. And the government could still supply the companies with the tax relief.
Suggestions and comments appreciated.
Education, Laws and above all Tax Breaks. All these have to go hand in hand. Just saying you’ll save energy by using a CFL is no use, when the CFL costs 100 bucks as compared to 10 for ordinary bulb.
The only way to change business is with legislation. Tax natural resources more, so companies will be forced to better recycle waste.
If laws are relaxed businesses will do whatever they can to keep prices down, which involces massive waste
If it is going to take time, effort, or money it won’t happen.
It’s the same no matter what kind of recycling you do. Everyone wants to recycle, but no one wants to empty the containers when they are full.
We are having the problem here with food. Our culinary arts program prepares some wonderful food but cannot recycle most of it. It makes us angry.
If anyone has an answer, I’d love to hear it.
hmm… I say you e-mail them about your opinion and for the fun of it, slug around a recycled purse and notebook ( I do that for fun!)
Make changes that make a friendly eviroment for the company. IF you don’t do that no one will change because it isn’t cost effective.
just if the government buy it,then do what ever is best