Personal Letter From The Desk of Ronald Flynn

Dear TGP Investor,

Are you wondering why we should recycle? I mean, what's the big deal with recycling? I thought maybe it was all just a bunch of hype until I really started exploring why we should recycle. Let's go through some of the thoughts behind recycling.

When we used recycled items, the earth benefits from less air pollution, less water pollution and significantly less waste. Recycling really does make a difference, even in the smallest ways.

For example, consider the fact that recycling just one plastic bottle will save enough energy to power a 60 watt light bulb for six hours. If plastics are recycled, it will save about 90% of the energy it takes to make new plastic products. Aluminium can be recycled an infinite number of times. Instead of throwing out your soda can, just remember that recycling it will save enough energy to power a TV or computer for three hours.

Our oceans are being poisoned at an astonishing rate. There are approximately one million sea creatures killed because of plastics and other garbage floating in the oceans every year. In fact, scientists report that this problem is so serious that virtually all seafood now contains plastic. There are patches in the ocean that are thick, like plastic soup, that have actually been given names. The largest of these has been dubbed The Great Pacific Garbage Patch and it is about the size of Texas.

Another great reason you should recycle is that you can save a lot of money. By reusing or re-purposing things you already have, your wallet does not take a hit. In this modern era of what I call a disposable society, we have been programmed to run right out and buy the next new shiny must-have-right-now item, when there is really nothing wrong with the current item that we own. When purchasing something, look for quality products that will last longer so you won't need to replace or repair them. This will also save money in the long run.

There is also money to be made from recycling. In fact, recycling is now big business. More and more products are being offered refunds when you return them. Along with the ones everyone already knows about, like beverage containers, you can also get money back from stuff like cell phones, ink and toner cartridges, and scrap metal and car batteries. Some companies even offer prepaid boxes for you to return these items. Check your local community recycling depots for what they will pay for. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

These are just a few of the excellent reasons of why we should recycle. Given the fragile eco system of our planet, I hope that more people get in on the cultural phenomenon of recycling. Whatever your personal reasons are for recycling, pass it on and know that every little thing you do is making a difference.

Regards,

Ronald Flynn

Founder of True Green Planet