Recycling is an environmentally friendly activity which helps to
reduce waste disposal requirements and which promotes the goal of
achieving a sustainable future. Recycling also protects natural
resources and it reduces environmental damage caused by logging,
mining and the processing of raw materials. Recycling saves energy
because processing recyclable materials generally consumes less
energy than the collection, transportation, and processing of raw
materials does. Recycling protects our environment because it
reduces the demand on landfill space, and it helps to keep our air
cleaner. Plus, recycling is good for the economy. Recyclable
materials are essentially a resource.
Beyond recycling, you can help ensure a continuing demand for
raw recycled material by buying office paper, paper towels,
tissues, toilet paper, and other products that are made from
recycled material.