2007-03-13 14:15:52 · 6 answers · asked by RaM IT INNN 1 in Environment
Recycling is the reprocessing of materials into new products. Recycling prevents useful material resources being wasted, reduces the consumption of raw materials and reduces energy usage, and hence greenhouse gas emissions, compared to virgin production. Recycling is a key concept of modern waste management and is the third component of the waste hierarchy.
Recyclable materials, also called "recyclables" or "recyclates", may originate from a wide range of sources including the home and industry. They include glass, paper, aluminum, asphalt, iron, textiles and plastics. Biodegradable waste, such as food waste or garden waste, is also recyclable with the assistance of microorganisms through composting or anaerobic digestion.
Recyclates need to be sorted and separated into material types. Contamination of the recylates with other materials must be prevented to increase the recyclates value and facilitate easier reprocessing for the ultimate recycling facility. This sorting can be performed either by the producer of the waste or within semi- or fully-automated materials recovery facilities.
There are two common household methods of helping increase recycling. Firstly kerbside collection (US: curbside collection) is where consumers leave presorted materials for recycling at the front of their property, typically in boxes or sacks to be collected by a recycling vehicle. Alternatively, with a "bring system", the householder may take the materials to recycling banks or civic amenity centres where recyclates are placed into recycling bins based on the type of material.
Recycling does not include reuse where items retain their existing form for other purposes without the need for reprocessing.
2007-03-13 14:18:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't. It usually takes more energy and resources to recycle something than it would to just go out and get it in the first place.
I know people will diss me on this but its true. Sorry to burst your bubble.
But if it makes you feel better to recycle then go ahead. You can't place a cost on feeling good, can you?
2007-03-13 14:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by Professor Kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is sorted then reprosesed then remade into the same product
plastic into new plastic
paper into paper
glass is sorted into colors then melted down
into new glass
alunimun is also remelted
2007-03-13 14:23:32 · answer #3 · answered by carrieann 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A waste of resources and time F**king up the environment
2016-09-25 17:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean that your city is charging you more- for you to separate your trash so that they can put it ALL into the SAME landfill!
2007-03-13 14:24:53 · answer #5 · answered by Tarheel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What goes around, goes around again.
2007-03-13 15:57:07 · answer #6 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋