The more we recycle, the less garbage winds up in the landfills and incineration plants. By reusing aluminium, paper, glass, plastics, and other materials, we can save production and energy costs, and reduce the negative impacts that the extraction and processing of virgin materials have on the environment. Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution. As recycling saves the energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change. Five benefits of recycling
- Recycling reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
- Recycling prevents pollution.
- Recycling conserves natural resources.
- Recycling conserves energy.
- Recycling creates jobs, producing economic benefits.
- Recycling reduces waste sent to landfills and incinerators
