Why should you recycle?
1. Save trees. Approximately one half of all the Earth's forests are gone and about 95% of the original trees in the United States have been cut down.
2. Protect Wildlife. Using recycled materials reduces the need to extract natural resources, such as wood, timber, and crude oil.
3. Reduce the Use of Toxic Chemicals. Making products from already refined materials reduces the need for manufacturers to use toxic chemicals, which is essential when creating and using new materials.
4. Help Curb Global Warming. Recycling one ton of glass results in energy savings of more than 300% and reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 3.46 tons.
5.Protect Marine Life. 1.5 million marine animals are killed by plastic in the ocean annually.
6. Help Create Jobs. More than 56,000 recycling businesses employ 1.1 million workers nationwide.
7. Reduce Water Pollution. Making paper from trees is the most water intesive industrial process in the United States.
8. Be Kind to the Environment. Recycling uses less energy, natural resources, and keeps waste from piling up in landfills.
9. Reduce the Need For Landfills. Toxic pollution from landfills escapes into the air and groundwater, which can poison populations of people and animals.
By Recycling, You Can...
(1) Save Energy and Resources
(2) Save Landfill Space
(3) Reduce Water and Air Pollution
(4) Prevent Deforestation
