Benefits Of Recycling

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THE DIFFERENCE RECYCLING MAKES IN OUR ENVIRONMENT

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CLAUDIA ALLANA R. CRUZ

A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for CAE 11, Economics, CLE 11 and Math 11

Chapter I

INTRODUCTION

Recycling is the process of converting used substances, waste or products into reusable materials. It is a key component of modern waste reduction. It has been a common practice for many years, dating as far back as 400BC.

Recycling waste instead of tossing them in the garbage has a variety of benefits for our ecosystem. Studies have shown that more than 60% of the rubbish that ends up in trash bins can be recycled. Through recycling we prevent the waste of potentially useful materials.

Using fewer materials protects our planet. Natural resources are limited. Without recycling, our limited resources will only keep diminishing until there is nothing left of them. Recycling conserves our natural resources.

Making new products out of recycled materials uses less energy than making them from scratch. Among the many benefits recycling provides, we can reduce the energy needed to make new products, reduce the fossil fuels extracted and save room in landfills.

Recycling is a step towards the preservation of our environment and our energy supply and while it is practiced by many it isn’t practiced by all. It’s not uncommon to see a person mindlessly dropping their trash on the ground instead of tossing it in a garbage can.

Although it

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