What is Recycling?
Recycling means taking something that has already been used, and making it fit for use again. Reusing. Recycling might mean reusing a thing that has been used before.
Transforming. Recycling might, on the other hand, mean taking something that has been used and transforming it into something new.
Some examples of recycling: Rinsing out old glass milk bottles and using them again is an example of recycling by reusing. Melting down a used aluminium can and shaping it into a new metal object is an example of recycling by transforming a used object into something new.
Why recycle?
There are numerous reasons why we ought to recycle. For example:
It reduces the amount of waste that goes in to landfill.
It saves energy.
It reminds us to be aware of our actions and the impact that they have on the environment.
How to recycle?
So why not start recycling today? You can start by:
Sorting out plastics, metal cans and carboard from your trash.
Thinking about what you can reuse and what you need to take to the recycling plant.
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