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Why recycle?
Recycling is taking something old and turning it into something new.
Although waste prevention and reuse are the most preferred methods of waste disposal, recycling is better than landfill.
Recycling extends and maximises the value extracted from raw materials.
By recovering materials from old products, we are reducing the need to extract raw materials, which are often in finite supply, from the earth. We also avoid the environmental impacts associated with extracting the new resources, manufacturing and distributing the goods.
Recycling reduces environmental impacts arising from waste treatment and disposal.
Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill.
Recycling saves energy.
For example, the manufacture of bags from recycled rather than virgin polythene reduces energy consumption by two-thirds, produces one-third of the sulphur dioxide and one-half of the nitrous oxide, uses only one-eighth of the water and reduces carbon dioxide generation.
Recycling increases public participation leading to raised awareness of waste as an issue.
Recycling is a positive step which we can take to help the environment. It encourages us to think about the waste we create and take responsibility for what happens to it. Ultimately this is the greatest advantage of recycling as raising awareness is the first step towards changing the way we deal with any problem.
Recycling can save money and create jobs.