Re Cycle Collection (#2)

"Re-Cycle: Unleashing the Power of Resourcefulness in a World of Waste" In an era where economics meets innovation, Heath Robinson's ingenious contraptions come to mind

Leaf compost. Jute bag containing oak leaves (Quercus rober). Once rotted, the decomposed leaves form a useful garden mulch

Re Cycle Collection: Aluminium recycling: compressed aluminium cans

Aluminium recycling: compressed aluminium cans
Aluminium recycling. Cube of compressed aluminium cans waiting for recycling

Re Cycle Collection: Bales of carboard and paper for recycling

Bales of carboard and paper for recycling
Paper bales for recycling. Stockpiled bales of paper and cardboard await recycling at a paper mill. Both high-grade and low-grade recycled paper can be produced depending on how clean

Scrap metal yard. Rusting scrap metal from a Russian submarine. The metal (iron and steel) will be melted down and recycled to be used to make new iron and steel products

Re Cycle Collection: Composting vegetation

Composting vegetation. Compost is a mixture of decaying organic matter. It is used in gardens to improve soil structure and provide nutrients

Re Cycle Collection: Christmas tree recycling

Christmas tree recycling. Chopped Christmas tree branches being used as mulch around the base of a euphorbia (Euphorbia sp.) plant

Re Cycle Collection: View of tyres and scrapped cars in a scrapyard

View of tyres and scrapped cars in a scrapyard
Scrapped cars. View of tyres and scrap cars in a scrapyard. The cars are waiting to be recycled. They will be compressed and shredded to form bales of steel which will then be sent to furnaces to

Re Cycle Collection: minium recycling: compressed aluminium cans

minium recycling: compressed aluminium cans
Aluminium recycling. Close-up view of compressed aluminium cans waiting for recycling

Recycling. Conceptual computer artwork of a recycling symbol superimposed on the Earth. This could represent the global importance of recycling

Decomposition
Decompositon. Water vapour rising from decaying organic matter on an active (hot) compost heap. This heat is a by-product of the breakdown of the organic matter by microbes living in the compost heap

Crane grabber claw. This device is electromagnetic, which enables it to separate and lift ferrous metals (iron and steel). Photographed at a recycling depot in Southampton Docks, UK

Scrap metal
Electromagnet being used to lift ferrous metal (iron and steel) at a scrap yard. The magnetic properties of ferrous metal make it easy to separate from other waste

Re Cycle Collection: Household waste recycling

Household waste recycling. Three sacks on a drive ready for collection. The green sack contains compostable plant materials

Re Cycle Collection: Garden waste recycling

Garden waste recycling. Green sack containing compostable plant material on a drive

Compost heap. Vegetables and kitchen waste in a compost container. Waste such as this decomposes over time to be recycled as compost

Dried algae on finger produced by Greenfuel Technologies, USA. Algae are photosynthesising microorganisms that convert carbon dioxide (CO2) and sunlight into lipids, carbohydrates and proteins

Re Cycle Collection: Algae growing in a photobioreactor

Algae growing in a photobioreactor with a researchers shadow. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into commercially valuable lipids

Re Cycle Collection: Algae growing on petri dishes

Algae growing on petri dishes, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms. They convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars, that are then metabolised into lipids

Algae research. Researcher from Solazyme Inc. USA, examining a petri dish from an incubation room containing different algae strains. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms

Re Cycle Collection: Algae fermentation bioreactor

Algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro- organisms that can convert carbon dioxide into sugars

Re Cycle Collection: Researcher with algae fermenter

Researcher with algae fermenter
Researcher with algae fermentation bioreactor, Solazyme Inc. USA. Algae are photosynthesising micro-organisms that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into sugars

Clothing bank recycling bin

Re Cycle Collection: Broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure )

Broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure )
Organic broad beans (Vicia faba Red Epicure ). The CDs are being used to scare birds and protect the plants

Bio-gas production
Israel, Emek Hefer (Hefer valley), Agricultural sludge and waste treatment facility. Cattle waste from dairy farms is brought to this facility. Bio-gas compost are produced in an anaerobic process

Re Cycle Collection: Tire recycling shredding machine

Tire recycling shredding machine
Israel, Tyrec LTD Tire recycling industries Rubber shredding machine

Re Cycle Collection: Tires before recycling

Tires before recycling
Israel, Tyrec LTD Tire recycling industries. Used tyres collected from all over Israel awaiting processing at the recycling facility

Tire recycling
Israel, Tyrec LTD Tire recycling industries

Recycling, conceptual image

Re Cycle Collection: Crushed Coca Cola can

Crushed Coca Cola can
Close-up of crushed Coca Cola cans

Recycled materials. Close-up of cardboard sheets and the label on a bag showing that it is made from 100 percent recycled material

Outdoor tap, dripping water. Failing to completely turn off outdoor water sources during droughts, such as that in the UK during summer 2006

Re Cycle Collection: Decaying leaves for compost

Decaying leaves for compost. Decaying oak leaves (Quercus robur) in a wire container. Once these leaves have decayed, they can be used as a compost known as leaf mould

GERMANY: INFLATION, 1923. Berliners selling tin cans for scrap during severe inflation of 1923

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: gas mask vase / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: gas mask vase / W H Robinson
Making use of an old gas mask by turning it into an attractive flower vase. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Re Cycle Collection: WWII adaption: tank-bus / W H Robinson

WWII adaption: tank-bus / W H Robinson
Adaption of a Army tank for peace time requirements by turning it into a Green Line Bus. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Re Cycle Collection: Asking policeman time / W H Robinson

Asking policeman time / W H Robinson
Post War Town planning. To save the trouble of asking the time of a policeman...a handy clock built into his helmet. Please note

Re Cycle Collection: WWII adaption: barrage balloon / W H Robinson

WWII adaption: barrage balloon / W H Robinson
Adaption of a barrage balloon for peace time requirements, by helping with swimming lessons. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: Torpedo foot warmer / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: Torpedo foot warmer / W H Robinson
A resourceful couple in bed make use of an old torpedo as a foot warmer. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: Hat respirator / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: Hat respirator / W H Robinson
An old respirator, converted into a smart hat. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: Anderson hammock / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: Anderson hammock / W H Robinson
The old Anderson shelter making a comfortable place to lounge on a fine day, suspended from a tree. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: Tin hat soup tureen / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: Tin hat soup tureen / W H Robinson
A retired warden makes use of his old tin hat to eat his soup from. Please note: Credit must appear as (c) Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: mine bomb seating / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: mine bomb seating / W H Robinson
Take a couple of deadly sea mines, lay a wooden plank across the top, place somewhere scenic (preferably looking out to sea) sit on aforementioned plank and relax while you darn a jumper or two

Re Cycle Collection: WWII recycling: Stirrup pump bathing / W H Robinson

WWII recycling: Stirrup pump bathing / W H Robinson
An old stirrup pump and plenty of buckets of water, making an ideal outdoor shower. Please note: Credit must appear as (c)

Ww1 / Grenades
British troops making hand grenades using discarded tobacco tins during WW1

Re Cycle Collection: Glass at a recycling plant in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Glass at a recycling plant in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
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Re Cycle Collection: Aluminium cans at a recycling plant, UK

Aluminium cans at a recycling plant, UK
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Re Cycle Collection: A recycling plant in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

A recycling plant in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK
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Re Cycle Collection: A recycling can bank, UK

A recycling can bank, UK
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"Re-Cycle: Unleashing the Power of Resourcefulness in a World of Waste" In an era where economics meets innovation, Heath Robinson's ingenious contraptions come to mind. Picture combine harvesters resting amidst a scrapyard, awaiting their second chance at life through scrap iron recycling. The poster nearby catches your eye - "Salvage Saves Shipping, " reminding us that every reclaimed material counts. As you step into the Salvation Army elevator, transporting donated goods to those in need, you realize the true value of repurposing. Oregon's Portland embraces this ethos with its yellow loaner bikes from the borrow-a-bike program, fostering sustainable transportation options for all. Witnessing an electromagnetic crane lifting massive chunks of steel for recycling at Pacific Steel showcases how technology aids our mission to reduce waste and preserve resources. Nearby, aluminum cans find their way into recycling bins across England in April – a testament to global efforts towards sustainability. A large electromagnet hums as it diligently collects metal scraps at a bustling scrapyard; each piece destined for rebirth and renewed purpose. A crushed Coca Cola can cut-out serves as a reminder that even seemingly insignificant items hold potential when given another chance. An advert by Imperial Chemical Industries highlights the shortage of paper and encourages resourcefulness in finding alternatives – urging us to think beyond traditional materials and embrace innovative solutions. "Re-Cycle" is not just about reusing or reducing waste; it symbolizes our collective responsibility towards creating a greener future. It reminds us that every action we take today shapes tomorrow's world – one where creativity thrives alongside conservation, transforming discarded objects into valuable assets once more.