We live in a disposable society and generate tons of garbage each year. Yet one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,

In six months, he built a modern house from scratch

Angus selected materials earmarked for landfill and used his skills to give them a new lease on life.
The money had been earmarked for spending on new school buildings.
The factory has been earmarked for closure.
She was earmarked early as a possible champion.

He explained, “People can’t keep using stuff. We have got to come up with alternative ways to use things.”
She came up with a new idea for increasing sales.
How soon can you come up with the money?

He is frustrated that Scotland lags behind other European countries when it comes to recycling.
Sales are lagging behind this year compared to last year.
I lagged behind the rest of the hikers and got lost.
Don't forget to do your readings for class, or you'll lag behind.

The effectiveness of their recycling system is so off the charts, they’ve run out of rubbish.
Our electricity bill was off the charts last month! How could we be using that much energy?
I'm telling you, that concert is going to be off the charts!

Sweden is also committed to taking care of their environment. In 1991, it slapped a heavy tax on fossil fuels, and now half of its electricity comes from renewable energy.

He slapped a speeding ticket on me just for going a few miles above the speed limit.
The landlord just slapped an eviction notice on us.

Swedish citizen, Daniel Silberstein, said recycling is now second nature to him.

He found that teaching was second nature to him.

Don't worry, navigating these winding roads is second nature for me at this point.