Benefits of Recycling
Environmental, economic and community benefits can be attained from recycling.
For the environment, recycling:
Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators; Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals; and prevents pollution by reducing the need to collect new raw materials.
For the economy, recycling:
Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials; and
Saves energy.
For communities, recycling:
Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources; and
Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States.