UN IT Green issues 6 B1+ READING SCIENTIFIC REPORT Presenting arguments 1 Read the texts below on three different methods of recycling common items and match the questions to the appropriate section. a. Method One. Call your local collection centre to begin a recycling pick-up service. To find recycling in your city or town, you can check RecyclingCenters.org. Know, however, that most cities offer free recycling, including the bin to hold it, which means all you have to do is start sorting. Ask a neighbour or call your city s waste department to find out what days collection occur. If you don t have a recycling bin, be sure to call your municipal waste department to talk over your options. If you live far from town, you may have to bring your own recycling into a centre for processing. Find one at RecyclingCenters.org. b. Method Two. Check if your city requires pre-sorted recycling. Singlestream recycling is when all recyclables go into the same bin and the city deals with sorting paper from plastic, glass, etc. However, many cities require that you separate your paper, plastic, and glass into separate containers before you give it to them. It is much easier to sort the recycling ahead of time instead of on rubbish collection day, so ask a neighbour or check online for your city s specific policy. If your city allows singlestream, you are likely to have only one bin for rubbish. If your city requires sorting, you will likely need to have four separate bins for paper, plastic, glass, and metal. Which paragraph 1. talks about various recyclable materials? 2. suggests calling the town council for help? 3. does not refer to an Internet site? 4. advises you to check legal procedures to do with recycling where you live? 5. informs you that you can start up a recycling collection facility? B1+ UNIT 6 62 c. Method Three. Research any specific laws or regulations regarding recycling in your area. 95% of recycling laws are the same across each city, but there are sometimes small particulars. To make it easier, the site RecycleByCity.com has a breakdown of major rules and regulations for a variety of cities. Be sure to check it if you re unsure. If your city isn t here, search for your city s recycling laws online. Note that most recycling bins have all the pertinent guidelines written on them. You can also find your city s waste department website for specific information. B1