why recycle?
- Recycling transforms objects that would otherwise be waste into new materials.
- Recycling prevents harmful materials from reaching landfills, helps lower greenhouse gas emissions, and reduces energy use.
- Recycling helps create a more sustainable world for us all to live in.
Recycling, sustainability, and climate activism aren't just trends. When we don't recycle recyclable objects, we are producing unnecessary waste that hurts our environment. When we recycle, we take one more step towards living sustainably—AKA, living in a way that doesn't harm the environment.
Want to extend your impact beyond recycling bottles and cans? The Environmental Protection Agency provides guides on recycling electronics, reducing food waste, composting, and re-using via donation. They also provide resources for students and educators including games and activities.
For more information, check out these video resources on how recycling helps and how it works: