Educational and Motivational program In Togo (West) Africa

Objectives Present an overview of Togo Present an apercu of current recycling and waste management programs Present some impacts of the current practices on the environment Definition of recycling

Objectives What to recycle How to recycle Who should recycle When to recycle Benefits of recycling Motivate people to recycle

Geographical Apercu of Togo

Geographical and socioeconomical apercu of Togo Situation Area Demography Income Major Activity

Current Recycling and Waste Management Programs National Programming on the Recovery and Recycling of Refrigerants Incineration Dumping in holes

The impacts of current waste management practices Incineration decreases air quality Pollution of ground water Waste of energy Unsanitary neighborhood Chronic health effects

Recycling Definition Recycling is the process of sorting and collecting used or abandoned waste materials in order: - to re-use them - to create new materials What to recycle: -Cans -Newspapers -Plastic -Glass -Grocery bag - Electronics

Recycling Who Should recycle - Anyone can recycle When to recycle - Recycling needs to be an ongoing practice. How to recycle - Three stages -sorting - cleaning and separate - Purchase recycled products

Examples of recycling products mental- services/recycling/home.shtml ing/conference/harris/cert-present.pdf

Example of recycling Bin

Benefits of recycling Helps improve health Reduces air and water pollution Reduces greenhouse gas emission Saves natural resources Prevents habitat destruction Helps maintain a clean habitat Cost effective It saves the energy Saves spaces from disposal

Benefits of Recycling Helps create jobs Allows materials to be store away from landfills Creates a community coalition Avoid adverse health effects due to the presence of electronic materials in the soil.

Tips on community recycling Work in group Involve volunteers Involve students, teachers and parents Provide every household with bins with a recycling sign Put recycling bins recognizable in different location in the country Set up a date for recycling staff meeting Encourage new ideas

Tips on community recycling Set up a date for collection Create a reward program to encourage Adverse to motivate people

Conclusion The cost of recycling versus cost of non-recycling Health benefits Environmental advantages

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