Recycling is using materials recovered from the solid
waste stream to make new products.
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Diverting recyclables from the
dump/landfill extends the life of our dumps/landfills. |
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Resources are conserved – the
water, energy, and raw materials that are necessary
to produce virgin products are much greater than
what is necessary to produce the same products using
recovered material. |
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Recycling can protect public
health (e.g. by recycling lead-acid batteries). |
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Depending on your location and
transportation logistics to near-by recycling facilities,
money can be made from buy-back centers. |
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Recycling can reduce litter. |
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Recycling also instills community
pride. |
