Recycling is the process of collecting, separating, reusing and remanufacturing used materials and products to reduce waste. While over 75% of waste is recyclable, only 30% is currently recycled. Recycling is important as it saves energy in manufacturing, preserves raw materials by reducing habitat destruction for extraction, and lowers air and water pollution by decreasing the need for raw material extraction and processing.

1. The Importance of Recycling

2. What is Recycling?
● The process of collecting, separating, reusingand
remanufacturing used materials and products.
● Nearly anything we see and use can be recycled.
● However, we recycle only about 30% of all waste, when in
reality over 75% of it is recyclable.

3. Recycling Steps
There are 3 main steps in the recycling process:
1. Collecting and sorting

4. 2. Manufacturing

5. 3. Back to the market

6. Why is Recycling Important?
● It saves energy - When using recycled materials in the
manufacturing process this requires less energy.
● Preserving raw materials - Thus no natural habitats
get destroyed.
● Reducing air and water pollution.

7. Resources:
1. Why is Recycling Important - http://www.benefits-of-
recycling.com/whyisrecyclingimportant/
1. Why it’s Important to Recycle and Compost - http://www.slwp.org.uk/what-we-
do/recycling-composting/why-it-is-important-to-recycle-and-compost/