RECYCLING

BENEFITS OF RECYCLING

• Recycling decreases the amount of waste that is sent to landfills where it damages the environment
• Reduces pollution by decreasing the need for new and raw materials often
• Helps sustain the environment for future generations
• It even creates jobs for Americans

THINGS THAT CAN BE RECYCLED

• Paper
• Plastic
• Glass
• Aluminum

PROCESS

• Recyclables are first collected
• Then they are sent to a recovery facility
• There, they are sorted, cleaned, and processed into materials that can be manufactured
• Finally, they are sold just like any other raw material