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The Effects of Landfills on the Environment

In the decades before government regulations were put in place for landfills, anything and everything could be buried beneath the ground at an old dump site, some of which may still be releasing toxic chemicals or other hazardous materials into the Earth. As buried...

Drinks bottles now biggest plastic menace for waterways – report

Plastic bags only 1% of plastic in freshwater after sustained efforts to reduce their use Plastic bottles, the detritus of our throwaway water and soft drinks habits, are the most prevalent form of plastic pollution in European waterways, according to a new report....

Were you aware that many of our countries landfills have been closed due to them being full or from groundwater contamination. Once groundwater has been contaminated, it is nearly impossible to clean. #saynotolandfills #zerowaste #mondaymotivation #mondaythoughts
— The Brill Company (@BrillCompany) June 17, 2019

It has been predicted that by mid-century, the oceans will contain more plastic waste than fish #mondaymotivation #mondaymorning #mondaythoughts #saynotolandfills #zerowaste pic.twitter.com/6v87qWdzan
— The Brill Company (@BrillCompany) June 10, 2019

Many of our countries landfills have been closed due to them being full or from groundwater contamination. Once groundwater has been contaminated, it is nearly impossible to clean. #zerowaste

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The Truth About Recycling

Think You're Doing Your Part by Recycling? Think again: Much of the plastic dropped in recycling bins isn’t even recycled. In 2014, 22% of PET plastic collected for recycling was exported out of the United States. Why? Our facilities can’t keep up: Plastic production...

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Landfills are among the biggest contributors to soil pollution – roughly 80% of the items buried in landfills could be recycled.

Were you aware that landfill gases can move from a landfill, through soil, into outdoor air, as well as the indoor air of nearby buildings. Harmful for the environment, harmful for humans! #saynotolandfills
— The Brill Company (@BrillCompany) August 1, 2018

Methane is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide in the short term. Not only does methane get produced by the various forms of rotting organic matter found in landfills, but household cleaning chemicals often make their way here as well. #saynotolandfills #zerowaste pic.twitter.com/iLucTo9Gma
— The Brill Company (@BrillCompany) November 12, 2018

Approximately 1/2 of the 254 million tons of yearly waste will meet its fate in one of the more than 2,000 active landfills across the country – & you probably live, work or socialize closer to one than you may think. #saynotolandfills #zerowaste #mondaymotivation #mondaythoughts
— The Brill Company (@BrillCompany) April 15, 2019

ABOUT THIS EFFORT:
At Brill, no matter how large or small, every step in preserving and sustaining the beauty of our world helps. From sourcing environmentally sensitive materials to recycling every scrap of wood as a source for heat, we work to build projects that have minimal impact on the world. In our eyes, the green world is getting greener and we are proud to be a part.