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Recycling

Recycling Definition

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new, reusable materials. The most common type of recycling is taking used materials and turning them into new products. However, it can also include other forms of reuse, such as using recycled materials to create energy or using food waste to create compost.

Recycling has many benefits. It helps to reduce pollution and conserve resources, including water, energy, and land. It also creates jobs in the recycling industry and reduces the need for landfill space.

However, recycling is not always the best option. In some cases, it can actually be more harmful to the environment than simply throwing away waste. For example, if recycling costs more energy and resources than simply producing new products from scratch, it can actually do more harm than good.

The best way to determine whether recycling is the right choice is to look at the specific situation and weigh the pros and cons.

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