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Let’s Be Environmentally Friendly

November 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Since I am an immigration attorney, I usually write about visas, immigration quotas, immigration compliance rules and other matters related to my practice area, but as my 11 year old daughter, Ivanka, recently reminded me, there are many other important topics, including environmental issues.  She drafted the following letter on recycling, and I think it is important enough to include in my blog:

RECYCLING  Recycling is important because it is good for the environment and helps prevent the waste of useful materials.  For example, by recycling aluminum and paper, we can keep these useful products out of landfills.  Also, by preventing the placement of waste in landfills or the burning of waste, we can help prevent water and air pollution. Did you know that you can recycle the following things? 

  • Computer paper
  • Aluminum cans
  •  Cardboard egg cartons
  •  Milk jugs
  • Newspapers
  • Cereal boxes
  • Glass bottles
  • Batteries
  • Some electronic equipment, including computers
  • Clothing

These are just a few of the items that can be recycled.  To learn more, go to www.earth911.com/recycling, and www.wikipedia.org/wiki/recycling. To learn more about how you can recycle in your own city, visit www.wmorangecounty.com and/or http://www.edcodisposal.com/recycling/e-waste.html

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2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Rachel // Nov 19, 2008 at 2:46 pm

    John,

    How old is your daughter? She’s obviously quite engaged in the world around her, which is admirable. If she would like to explore the topic of recycling computer waste, have her read this article (or watch the segment) recently reported by 60 minutes. It’s here: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/11/06/60minutes/main4579229.shtml. Very troubling. What will she be reporting on next??

  • 2 admin // Nov 19, 2008 at 11:19 pm

    Ivanka just turned 11 last month. As you can see, she is very capable of doing my work on the blogs! I suppose I am employing child labor — but she really likes writing. We were both shocked by the e-waste problem discussed on 60 minutes. Maybe I can interest her in writing immigration blogs next!

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