Recycling can provide multiple benefits beyond helping the environment. It can create job opportunities as a driver, sorter, manager or sales representative for the recycling industry. It allows people to make money by collecting refunds for recyclable cans or bottles. Recycling also saves individuals money through reducing utility bills. Additionally, getting involved in recycling through community activities is a way to make new friends with shared interests in helping the environment.

1. 5 Ways YOU Can Benefit
From Recycling
The Environment Isn’t The Only
One Who Gains
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2. You Could Get a Job!
The recycling industry all on it’s own.
There are countless opportunities for people to be employed within the
industry, and you could be one of them!
- Drivers
- Sorters
- Facility Managers
- Route Managers
- Sales Representatives
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3. Making $
Not only can the environment benefit by recycling cans at your local
supermarket, but you can too!
Stopping by your nearest Walmart’s recycling center, dropping cans off can
make you 5 cents a can.
So... start collecting and start making some money!
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4. Saving Money
On top of making money, you would be saving it, too!
Turning off the lights when you aren’t home, or taking a shorter shower, can
save you money on both your electricity and water bills, while still helping out
the environment.
It’s a no brainer!
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5. You Could Make New Friends
Getting involved with a new hobby is a great way to get to know new people
who share a common interest with you
Therefore, this is a great way to make some new friends!
Get out in the environment and spread the word about recycling, volunteer
for a community cleanup day, the opportunities are endless!
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6. Make The Environment Better For YOU and for
Future Generations
Using greener technologies could benefit both you and the environment.
Developing practices like recycling not only benefit you, but generations to
come.
You will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the size of landfills,
and help conserve natural resources.
What are you waiting for?
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