Recycling has become somewhat a buzzword in our society. Everybody seems to be so concerned about the nature and preserving the environment and yet not many people actually do it. Here are some facts that will bring to your attention the true importance of recycling.

1. The Importance of Recycling

2. What is Recycling?
● The process of collecting, separating, reusing and
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 - Gathering and sorting waste
materials is essential. Many people throw their waste
randomly, so it is mainly in the waste collecting companies
where the different materials are sorted correctly. But even if
you are recycling the right way there are certain materials that
need to be further separated. For example, glass can keep its
colours regardless of the times it has been recycled, which
means that each glass colour has to be sorted accordingly.

4. 2. Manufacturing- After step one is completed, it is time to
move to the remanufacturing process. As you can guess here
waste is given a new life and, in most cases - a different
usage. If we have to use glass as case in point once again - it
can be recycled over and over again countless amount of
times. Thus, a bottle could be made a bottle again and again,
and again. However, other products, such as aluminium, could
be used for something else.

5. 3. Back to the market - Once our recycled products have been turned into something
else, they can be sold back to us. Buying a recycled item could give you the sense that you
are helping the environment and might even save you money in the long run. And when the
product you've bought has served its purpose, it can go to the recycling bin, and the infinite
loop can begin once again.

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/

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