Posted on 03/24/2017 10:31:04 AM PDT by nickcarraway
Thirty-two years’ worth of recycled newspapers and magazines — more than nine million pounds of it — netted 86-year-old Johnny Jennings $400,000, all of which he gave away to those in need.
Recycling started off as a lesson to his son, Brent Jennings, about healthy money habits. Back in 1985, the Georgia native began collecting and selling paper with his only child, then put their profits into a savings account.
“The first memory I have of my Dad is of us recycling,” said Brent Jennings. “We did that until I was about 17.”
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It takes more wisdom to give away money properly, than it takes to earn it.
Used to be called 'scrapping'.
As a percentage of his income, this gentleman’s contributions must make him the greatest philanthropist in the world today.
To those who are lazier, it should say. Anyone could have donevwhat he did.
Do like grandpa did - be born at a time when you can get positive interest rates during your most productive years.
How do I arrange that?
Well, it starts with reincarnation and a time machine...
that’s a good motivation for everyone
That’s a great example how recycling can be profitable and save our planet. People must think more about recycling if they want to leave something to the next generations. For instance here in New Zealand I use this service http://www.mobilescreening.co.nz/ . Their recycling products include Dust Suppression units, Density Separators (Windsifters), Asphalt Recycling Crushers and various Recycling System Components designed to be used alongside Static and Mobile Trommels.
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