Poverty stricken people today will always point towards shelter as the main problem that they would have. Given the limited funds, not all people are able to afford a decent home to live in at decent and acceptable standards. A lot of these people would find themselves in shanty places. In most cases, these are places that would either be deserted or abandoned. Technically it is a form of trespassing, but until they are noticed, they will stay in these areas or similar areas as long as time permits.

There are some foundations that pull their act together and try to come up with some low cost housing such as that of the Gawad Kalinga project that Filipino people have been focusing on. It is true that homes are hard to secure with the times. But given the opportunity, seeing students, professionals and good Samaritans working and help build a better home for people in need of better lives is a sight to behold.

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I recently received an email with the following information regarding Waste
Trading Markets in my area. I think it is a great idea to get people recycling and hope that this kind of markets will come up in many more commercial areas. What do you think?

THE “WASTE” TRADING MARKETS!

Trade scrap paper for new (office/ mimeo) paper!

Trade used ink cartridges for new!

Sell your electronic waste (junk computers) and old /broken appliances!

Sell your used lead acid batteries! Redeem the following for cash:
PET plastic bottles and other plastics, aluminum/tin cans, scrap glass.

Drop off points also provided for junk cellphones, cellphone batteries, styrofoam…

These Waste Markets aim to make recycling convenient and accessible, especially for those who frequent commercial shopping areas, and also to show
that we all CAN make recycling a habit!

Please help spread the word to family, friends and colleagues. Ask around at your local community service offcice, or better yet, start one yourself. Proceeds of this can go to the needy - another fantastic way one person’s junk can help others!

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