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Whenever I see footage or a photo of a sea animal caught in a trash bag, or a plastic ring that was used to hold pop bottles, I get one of the worst sinking feelings in my stomach. It is so tragic that a simple piece of garbage can have such negative effects if not disposed of. When a dolphin or shark gets caught in one of these, it will often get entangled and suffocate. Often, it is a complete accident. It may not have been littering, the bag might have blown out of the truck as it was on its way to be recycled. Today, you can never be too careful when protecting the environment from further damage. To prevent loose articles from escaping, balers can often be employed.

Industrial balers are used in many different situations and industries. They are able to compress and bind materials for shipping, recycling and disposal. Not only does it prevent loose pieces from being accidentally left behind, but they also help reduce space, often up to seventy-five percent. The resulting product is smaller, and therefore easier to handle. They are also less expensive to transport later, be it to a landfill, recycling plant or another location. In the case of recycling plants, the compressed materials are also easier and cheaper to recycle. Industrial balers are able to help save space, time and money in nearly all situations.

Materials bound in industrial balers can include garbage, metal, plastic, paper, cloth and agricultural products. Once the materials have been compressed they are bound with wire, string, plastic or rope to keep the materials in their tight, dense shape. While balers can be used for garbage, they are more often employed for recyclable and reusable materials. In the case of garbage, compactors are more often chosen to reduce the waste size before being transported to a landfill.