How can recycling help the environment?
Worldwide concerns about climate change and global warming have led to increased interest in environmental protection measures. One such measure, recycling, can be carried out at a domestic and an industrial scale, helping to protect the environment in a range of ways.Reducing Landfill SitesTrash is normally buried in landfill sites. However, to decompose landfill waste, anaerobic (without air) conditions are required. This process releases methane, a greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere that contributes toward global warming. Recycling waste reduces the need for, and size of, landfill sites.Lower Energy ConsumptionRecycling products uses less energy than making new items. The majority of the world’s energy comes from nonrenewable (finite) sources such as coal. Burning coal releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, which is a key contributor to global warming.Less Habitat DestructionProducts such as paper are created by deforestation, which involves a loss of habitat and a reduction
