Top 5 Impacts of Recycling

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Saves Energy &
Resources

We use fewer natural resources such as trees, water and minerals when we recycle. Plus, when you extract and process fewer raw materials, you save lots of energy.

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Reduces
Landfills

Recycling means less waste, which cuts down on the need for landfills and incinerators.

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Prevents
Pollution

Extracting and processing raw materials causes greenhouse gas emissions — recycling reduces this pollution.

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Gives Garbage New Life

When you recycle used items, you create something new (which is pretty cool).

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Creates
Jobs

Growth in the recycling industry results in the creation of new jobs throughout the country.

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