Why Should We Recycle?

By: Ainsley Lovrien

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. Recycling is easy to do and really makes a difference to the environment.

Recycling conserves resources. When we recycle, materials are converted into new products, reducing the need to consume natural resources which help to protect natural habitats for the future. Extracting these raw materials from the earth’s core releases harmful gases into the atmosphere. Recycling scrap metal and reusing plastic, for example, reduces the need for natural resources.

Recycling saves energy. Using recycled materials in the manufacturing process uses less energy than that is required for producing new products from raw materials. Recycling helps protect the environment.

Recycling reduces the need for refining, processing, and extracting raw materials that creates air and water pollution. Along with saving energy, recycling also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to prevent climate change.

Recycling reduces landfill. When we recycle, recyclable materials are reprocessed into new products, and as a result the amount of garbage sent to landfill sites decreases which reduces emissions of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.