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How Waste Damages the Environment
How Waste Damages the Environment
Waste is a major environmental problem that has far-reaching consequences for our entire planet, not just our local area. From pollution and deforestation to climate change and the destruction of natural habitats, the damage that waste causes to our environment simply cannot be ignored. In this article, the Brown Recycling team will take a look in detail at the ways in which waste damages the environment and what we can do to reduce its impact.
Pollution
One of the most significant ways that waste damages the environment is through pollution. When waste is not disposed of properly, it can contaminate the air, water and soil. For example, plastic waste can release harmful chemicals into the environment when it is incinerated or left to decompose in landfills. These chemicals can leach into the soil, contaminating the food chain and posing a risk to both humans and animals.
Gases produced as a result of waste incineration can also lead to acid rain, which takes vital nutrients from the soil, harming the development of plants in the area. On top of this, the ash that’s produced as a byproduct of waste incineration contains heavy metals and other dangerous toxins.
Deforestation
Waste actually contributes indirectly to deforestation in a number of ways. For example, the production of paper and other wood-based products requires the cutting down of trees, which leads to the loss of natural habitats and biodiversity. Similarly, food waste also contributes to deforestation because the more inefficient we are with food production, the more space we need to create in order to produce more food.
Climate change
When organic waste such as food scraps and other forms of household waste decompose in landfills, they release methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that is much more harmful than carbon dioxide. On top of this, the production and transportation of goods, including waste disposal, require a great deal of energy and contribute to carbon emissions considerably.
Destruction of natural habitats
The destruction of natural habitats is one of the biggest problems we’re facing as a result of plastic pollution, particularly in our oceans. According to recent studies, there are 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of ocean. This poses a serious threat to marine life and impacts entire ecosystems. Animals such as turtles, fish and whales all consume pieces of plastic that they mistake for food, and most species don’t have stomach acid strong enough to break down the plastic, which eventually leads to starvation.
Brown Recycling is one of Stoke’s leading waste management companies. Offering both skip hire and a variety of recycling and waste disposal services, you can count on us to get the job done properly. You can even get a quote for your skip or your waste online. If you would like to learn more about the different ways that we can help you stay on top of your waste, all you have to do is get in touch.
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You can ask us a question online using our contact form. Simply provide your name, email (purely for confirmation purposes) and the details of your enquiry, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
What our clients say about us
“We are hugely grateful to Brown Recycling for their help on DIY SOS: The Big Build in Stoke. Dave and the team went above and beyond to clear the site and then bring in other suppliers who also supported this great cause. Thanks to the generosity of countless suppliers and volunteers, Stoke now has a community centre that will support its residents for many years to come.”
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Excellent service on a recent Hazardous waste removal from one of our sites. Paddy and Stacey wasted no time in arranging for our waste to be removed in surprisingly quick turnaround. 10/10...
1 week ago -
Hired a skip to clear a huge pile of garden waste. Arrived on time, picked up bang on time, dead easy to book and pay. Courteous, helpful drivers. Job done! just as it should be, without drama. Highly...
1 month ago -
Very professional service and the customer service team are very helpful and knowledgeable. We have been working with browns and using their services for a number of years and cannot fault it. Very co...
1 month ago -
Terry was very efficient. We will use brown for skips again...
2 months ago -
Had problems with getting the skip into our drive but Browns persisted and 3 trucks later the 3rd driver got the job done. Incredible service from a very professional and competent company. Special me...
2 months ago -
Really efficient service, competitive price and they dropped off skip exactly where we asked them to. Easy to book a skip over the weekend using their online booking system. Very helpful when we nee...
3 months ago -
I ordered a skip at short notice and it arrived as requested. Having finished with it early Terry came and collected it very promptly which freed up the driveway. A Good service and reasonably priced....
3 months ago -
Brilliant service - I booked for the wrong date, but Browns were really helpful and changed the booking at the last minute....
3 months ago -
We chose Brown Recycling because out of the firms we rang the lady on the end of the phone knew exactly what we needed and was very helpful. ( Yes you can place a skip in a council paying car park) A...
4 months ago -
A big thanks to Phil, always helpful and polite when collecting cardboard, nothing too much trouble ....
5 months ago -
Christie has been great in providing us with a total review of our waste services on site. If you are looking at reviewing your waste service then I would highly recommend that you reach out to her as...
6 months ago -
really fast and a easy process. Thank you Christie...
6 months ago -
Christie has been most helpful and informative whilst booking a new service for plastic and general waste recycling. Would recommend :)...
6 months ago -
Christie was very helpful, she managed the whole process very efficiently and met our expectations. We now have the service and commercial offering we need for our business waste. We would recommend...
9 months ago -
Quick and really reliable service.... was a pleasure dealing with Christie!!!...
9 months ago -
Requested amendment to current waste collection. Very helpful and was able to answer all queries and adapt to our requirements. Definitely recommend...
10 months ago -
We had a visit today from Mark and Andy dropping off our new waste bin. I would just like to acknowledge their outstanding customer service. They disposed of the built up waste that we had gathered si...
11 months ago -
Full marks to Andy and Mark. Went above and beyond today and would highly recommend them to anybody looking to recycle large quantities of waste. Professional, efficient and very approachable...
11 months ago -
First time using Browns, they were clear, efficient and got the job done. Will continue to use their services....
1 year ago -
New to sorting a bin service for our new business. Christie and Brown Recyling has been great with helping us select the right type of bin required as well as not overspending for the sake of it. He...
1 year ago -
Super easy to set up a long term skip hire, Christie made things nice and clear and the prices were good too! everything was ready to go really quick, highly recommend Browns...
1 year ago