ADVANTAGES OF RECYCLING

All processes produce waste from manufacturing to the finished product. Waste is any
solid or liquid material that is rejected whether used or unused. In order to prevent
accumulation of waste which can be harmful the concept of recycling is put to use.
Recycling of waste is the making of new products from materials that have previously
served their use or are not required. These materials are put into new use which otherwise
could have been thrown away. Recycling can also be seen as an environment friendly
way of disposing off these materials from our environments. Large populations of people
today are realizing the benefits of recycling globally with many still unaware of the
importance of doing so. Recycling benefits the people and their environments in several
ways which include the following:
It conserves the natural resources as it reduces the need for raw materials by Industries.
Natural resources provide our industries with raw materials for their industrial processes
like Paper factories which use timber from trees. A lot of paper which is the finished
product of these factories end-up as waste after being used in offices and schools. These
can be collected and recycled to produce new products by the same factories. Many paper
industries today are recycling paper waste to make toilet papers and paper bags which are
most commonly used around the world.
Recycling also protects the environments that we live in by preventing pollution. It is
common in many third world nations to find litter which comprises plastic bags and paper
which cannot decompose thus maintaining their state for years on the soil. This makes the
environment unpleasant to be in or even look at. Discharge of raw sewage into our
environments also worsens the situation by contaminating it. In order to ensure that our
environment is protected, we should embrace the concept of personal responsibility by
ensuring we re-use and reduce all non-biodegradable materials.
Recycling protects our health in several ways. The materials that we do not need and
wrongfully dispose of may find their way back in our households in different ways. Raw
and untreated sewage emanating from industries and hotels if discharged into water
bodies becomes hazardous for living organisms. Contaminated water if used for farming
and cooking by communities results into waterborne diseases like pneumonia and typhoid
which is common in places where water is polluted. Plastic bags also disposed openly on
the environment become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. When it rains plastic bags trap
water that serves as habitat for mosquito larvae which can result to malaria outbreak.

CONCLUSION
Recycling plays an important role in modern economies that are characterized by
increasing industrialization which creates pressure for limited natural resources by
ensuring waste is re-used and reduced.
why Is Recycling Important / What are the stages of the

recycling process?

The recycling process is a cycle and is composed of three stages. The first stage is the
collecting and sorting. In this stage, waste materials are collected and then processed
and sorted according to its type and use. After these materials are sorted, they are ready
for the second stage, which is themanufacturing.
The manufacturing stage is the phase where the collected and sorted materials are
processed into new reusable products. Finally, after new products are manufactured, the
next stage follows which is the selling of the recycled products to consumers. When the
product that the consumers bought already served its purpose, the recycling process will
then again continue as these products are collected.

Why is recycling important?

Recycling has a lot of benefits that can help people and save the environment as well. Its
importance can be observed in many different ways. Here are some great reasons why
recycling is important:
Recycling Saves the Earth
Recycling different products will help the environment. For example, we know that paper
comes from trees and many trees are being cut down just to produce paper. By recycling
it, we can help lessen the number of trees that are cut down. Products made from raw
materials that came from our natural resources should be recycled so that we can help
preserve the environment.