Benefits of Recycling

• Recycling protects and expands US manufacturing jobs and increase US competitiveness.

• Recycling reduces the need for landfilling and incineration

• Recycling prevents pollution caused by the manufacturing of products from virgin materials.

• Recycling saves energy.

• Recycling decreases emissions of greenhouse gases that contribute to global climate change.

• Recycling conserves natural resources.

• Recycling helps sustain the environment for future generations.