The Importance of Recycling

Hello Everyone!
Today I will be talking about the importance of recycling. Recycling is one of the most beneficial ways for an individual to positively benefit the planet we inhabit. It is important not only for us, but the natural environment as well. However, with the amount of waste and garbage building up on the planet, it's important for everyone to do their part and act fast. Some things that are contributing to the increasing waste are growing population sizes (more individuals creating waste), increasing wealth (buying more products that end up as waste) and new packaging and technology (production of items that are non-biodegradable).
There are many reasons why recycling should be taken seriously. First, harmful gasses and greenhouse chemicals are being released from landfills. Recycling helps lower the amount of pollution created by waste. Second, deforestation causes the destruction of natural habitats and global warming. Recycling will lead to the use of less raw materials so the rainforests can stay preserved and intact. Third, vast amounts of energy are used when making items from raw materials. By recycling, we use much less and energy and preserve our natural resources. Other reasons that impact individuals are saving environmental space that would be used for waste and preserving the land and resources for future generations.
There are many ways you can recycle! The three key aspects of recycling are: Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Reducing can mean many things; using less non-biodegradable materials, reducing the amount of time you shower to save water, or limiting the number of non-recyclable purchases made in your household. Reuse can also be done in several ways. You could bring cloth or recycled material bags to the grocery store to carry your purchases instead of plastic bags, or reuse objects like plastic silverware or plates instead of immediately throwing them away. Recycling means sorting your waste into proper compartments so that it can be turned into a recycling center and made into new materials. All of these are easy to do and can be done at home!
Hopefully, this post has encouraged you to start recycling and make the world a better and cleaner place, one step at a time!