Recycling
Recycling
Recycling turns materials like used bottles, cans, and newspapers; that would otherwise become waste into valuable resources. Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. Although similar in effect, the composting or other reuse of biodegradable waste – such as food or garden waste – is not typically considered recycling. Recycling generates financial, environmental, and social returns. A large number of today’s products are being manufactured with total or partial recycled content. Common household items that contain recycled materials include newspapers, aluminum cans, and plastic. Recycled materials also are used in innovative applications such as recovered glass in roadway asphalt , park benches, and pedestrian bridges. continue reading…
