Problems With Space Junk

Right now, there is literally tons of trash floating around in Space in our orbit.  Isn't that enlightening?  The fact that there is even trash up there to begin with, just goes to show how uncareful mankind can be.  With this problems, rises numerous amount of questions and issues.

One of these questions, is how do we get rid of all that garbage?  One suggestion, is to send a giant Magnet up into orbit, that will float around and collect the trash.  Great, another object floating up in Space, just what we need right?  Well, this is actually a great idea, if they go about it the right way.  There is always that IF, isn't there?  What is the right way to go about it?  Well, of course, everyone has their different opinions and points of views on it.

One point of view, is that we could always collect it, then send it off towards the Sun.  Seriously?  Yep, sounds logical if you think about it.  Some people say, well, it'll never make it there.  You're right, it won't make it there, in fact, I don't know if you noticed or not, but the Sun, is burning our skin when we stay out too long, even from that distance.  Imagine the closer it gets to the Sun, it'll vaporize before it gets there.

So, would argue that that's a bad thing, I ask, why?  Why is that a bad thing?  What harm is there in disintegrating garbage into the sun?  Some would argue, that our trash isn't supposed to be in Space.  I say, isn't that what Stars and Black Holes are?  Debris cleaners?  They get rid of the trash that's already out there don't they?  It's a natural waste disposal unit.  Built right into our own Solar System, as well as the numerous amount of others.

We can't simply keep hording the trash here can we?  Oh wait, there is another option.  We could recycle.  Now those same people that argue against sending trash into space, are going to argue that this is too much work?  Sorting cans and plastic into recycle bins?  Too much work?  Did you know that about 70 percent of our trash is recyclable?  Yet, at the same time, only about half of that, actually gets recycled?  Less than half actually.  So, if we recycled more, how much land would that free up?  How much better for the planet would that be as a whole?  Think about that one for a while.

Why People Should Recycle

Facts
1) 70 percent of the garbage in America is recyclable.
2) Only about 32 percent of our trash is actually recycled.

That means, that another 38 percent of our trash can still be recycled.  If 30 percent of our garbage isn't recyclable, and we have 38 percent that is not being recycled.  That means, that over half of our garbage going into dumps, is NOT being recycled.  This could have a negative impact on the environment.

I'm guilty myself of throwing away plastic and paper.  If we didn't throw away so much plastic and paper, our Garbage bags would take forever to fill up.  Therefor, reducing plastic use even more.

We as a whole, need to take responsibility for our own actions.  Even on a low level such as recycling metals, plastics, and paper can have a huge impact on our lives.  This will not only save our resources for future generations, but it'll cut down on our oil use as well.

(This part taken from About Environment

Overall, the two scientists estimate that meeting U.S. demand for bottled-water—assuming the 2007 consumption rate of 33 billion liters—requires energy equivalent to between 32 million and 54 million barrels of oil. The energy required to satisfy the global thirst for bottled water is about three times that amount.



So, as you can see, our part is just as important for the use of plastic.  Not as many people recycle that should be.  This is something that we can all do to help.