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For making this world a good place to live for coming generations, recycling is a must.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”25px” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” content_align=”center” size=”2″ font_size=”” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”10px” text_color=”” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=””]
What is Recycling?
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In the process of recycling, we make new things from the products that are no longer in use. It begins at home.
When instead of throwing an old useless product, you use it for some other purpose, you are recycling.
Reduce, reuse, and recycle is the idea behind the whole process.
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Why it is Important to Recycle?
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Recycling can make a huge difference in the lives of every single living thing in the world. Let’s see how it is beneficial for all:
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If we don’t recycle old products, we need to use fresh material every time we want to produce something new. Usually, this raw material is extracted from the Earth through forestry and mining.
With recycling, we can conserve important raw material and protect the natural habitat for future generations.[/fusion_content_box][fusion_content_box title=”Helps in Saving Energy” backgroundcolor=”” icon=”fa-industry fas” iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordersize=”” circlebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” image=”” image_width=”” image_height=”” link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]
When we use recyclable material in the manufacturing of various products, it consumes lesser energy as compared to producing products from their raw material. In fact, other associated costs, such as transportation, are also lower in this case.
Moreover, more energy and money are required in extracting, refining, and transporting the raw material and getting it ready for the industry as compared to using industry-ready materials.
[/fusion_content_box][fusion_content_box title=”Protects the Environment” backgroundcolor=”” icon=”fa-lock fas” iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordersize=”” circlebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” image=”” image_width=”” image_height=”” link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]The process of recycling helps in reducing the need of extracting (mining, logging, and quarrying), refining, processing, and transporting of raw materials all of which cause air and water pollution in a way or another.
As discussed earlier, recycling also helps in saving energy, it helps in reducing the emission of greenhouse gases which helps in tackling the climate changes.
Proper recycling can help in saving millions of CO2 every year, which is equal to taking millions of cars off the roads.[/fusion_content_box][fusion_content_box title=”Helps in Reducing Landfill waste” backgroundcolor=”” icon=”fa-minus-circle fas” iconflip=”” iconrotate=”” iconspin=”” iconcolor=”” circlecolor=”” circlebordersize=”” circlebordercolor=”” outercirclebordersize=”” outercirclebordercolor=”” image=”” image_width=”” image_height=”” link=”” linktext=”” link_target=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=””]When we recycle old products into new useful products, the amount of trash we are sending to landfill sites decreases automatically. This, in turn, not only reduces air pollution but also water pollution.
There are thousands of landfills only in the USA, which are the major sites of methane emission – a greenhouse gas.[/fusion_content_box][/fusion_content_boxes][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container][fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” hundred_percent_height=”no” hundred_percent_height_scroll=”no” hundred_percent_height_center_content=”yes” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” status=”published” publish_date=”” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” enable_mobile=”no” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” padding_top=”45px” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ spacing=”” center_content=”no” link=”” target=”_self” min_height=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”left top” background_repeat=”no-repeat” hover_type=”none” border_size=”0″ border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” animation_type=”” animation_direction=”left” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_offset=”” last=”no”][fusion_title hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” content_align=”center” size=”3″ font_size=”22px” line_height=”” letter_spacing=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”10px” text_color=”” style_type=”double solid” sep_color=””]
Items that can be Recycled
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You can recycle a number of things which are currently present in your day-to-day usage. To help you, we have compiled a list of the most important things that you can recycle.
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The newspaper is probably one of the most and commonly recycled material. Not only newspapers but also all types of papers are recyclable. Even in this era of technology, in many states of the USA, paper comprises one-third of total waste. Recycling paper not only help in saving energy and preventing landfills from clogging, but it also helps in saving trees from cutting down and improving the environment.
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Similar to aluminum, steel can also be recycled repeatedly, without compromising on its quality. Not only steel cans, but you can also recycle any product that is made up of steel and has no use for you.
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When you recycle glass, you can save up to 50% energy as compared to the energy utilized in manufacturing glass from scratch. By recycling a single glass container, you can save energy that you can use to light up a 100-watt bulb for about 4 hours.
[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”PET Plastic Bottles” open=”no”]These days, PET water bottles are in great demand. Unfortunately, 80% of these bottles end up in the landfill. Recycling PET bottles helps in saving 50% energy that is required to manufacture these bottles from scratch. These bottles are easier to recycle as well.[/fusion_toggle][fusion_toggle title=”Corrugated Cardboards, Mixed Papers, and Magazines” open=”no”]
Corrugated cardboards are another common type of material that make up a large amount of waste. This corrugated cardboard can be recycled easily to save energy and natural resources.
Similarly, you can also recycle magazines and mixed papers to prevent them from overfilling the landfills. Recycling only one ton of paper not only helps in saving 17 trees but it also in saving 7000 gallons of water.
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Did you know that your computers are also recyclable? You can recycle computers in two ways. If your computer is in working condition, but you want to upgrade, you can give it to someone in your family and friends who might be interested in getting a computer but can’t afford it. You can also give working computers to NGOs.
For non-working computers, you can leave them to recycle centers where the staff will dismantle it and use the parts that are in working condition.
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How to Contribute in Recycling
[/fusion_title][fusion_text columns=”” column_min_width=”” column_spacing=”” rule_style=”default” rule_size=”” rule_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””]A few things we can all do to contribute in recycling and saving our planet are:[/fusion_text][fusion_checklist icon=”fa-angle-right fas” iconcolor=”#e91e63″ circle=”no” circlecolor=”” size=”15px” divider=”yes” divider_color=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=””][fusion_li_item icon=””]Only throw away things that are not in use anymore and you think you cannot use them for any other purpose.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Throw every product according to its type. For instance, throw papers and all paper products in a separate box and aluminum cans in a separate one. If you don’t have suitable boxes for them, purchase a few, like for glass, paper, and plastic. Once these boxes are filled, take them to your local recycling center.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]Avoid using plastic bags as much as you can. These materials not only increase environmental pollution but also fill the landfills.[/fusion_li_item][fusion_li_item icon=””]
Always try to buy products that are recyclable.
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With all this information, we now know how important recycling is for our planet, ourselves, and our future generations. If you are not already recycling, start it now.
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Very educative and eye opening
Thanks Peter, our pleasure!