Why Is Recycling So Important
Why Is Recycling So Important?
Yes, why is recycling so important anyway? Does it really matter? Will segregating my trash really make a difference? Will reusing my trash actually help anything? The answer is one big resounding YES. Recycling is the process of reusing what can be called as waste materials in original or changed forms rather than throwing them away. In doing so, we, as well as the planet benefits from it.
And What are the Benefits?
You give the earth tons of benefits by watching your compost pile. Recycling saves energy, saves land space, saves money, creates new jobs, reduces air and water pollution and preserves habitat for wildlife. This is how important recycling is; things that might help you take a closer look at your life and your recycling methods.
And Saved Energy Means?
Processing recycled materials takes less energy than it does to produce new materials. Meaning it takes far less energy to recycle paper from waste material than from creating paper out of new wood. For one, you don’t need to cut down a new tree.
Why is this important? The energy that is saved from non-renewable resources is saved for future generations, money is saved when less energy is used and pollution is reduced when less energy is used. Recycled paper uses 80% less water and 65% less energy, and produces 95% less air pollution than used in producing paper from scratch.
So What’s the Problem with Landfills?
Recycling reduces the waste dumped in landfills thereby cutting down on waste disposal costs. It prevents the need to clear out more areas for more landfill sites. Composting, recycling kitchen waste and yard waste into compost actually gives you nutritious soil for gardening. This is a healthier and more practical alternative than letting your waste, which is not biodegradable, sit in landfills for years to come. Recycling allows us to reuse materials over and over again as needed.
Air Pollution and Water Pollution Come From Where?
Decomposing waste often release noxious gases and other chemicals at these landfill sites. This is directly equivalent to air pollution. The chemicals also tend to leach into the groundwater which causes air pollution.
The recycling of solid waste in 2000 prevented the release of 32.9 million MMTCE or metric tons of carbon equivalent, the unit of measure for greenhouse gases into the air. If we had recycling centers instead of landfills we would have more jobs, cleaner air and clear waters. Is this too much to ask for?
Why is recycling so important? These are the main reasons!
Recycling is playing a major part in the planet and environment. So make sure you do your bit too!