When you recycle it eliminates the need to harvest precious materials found in the Earth. As supplies of natural resources dwindle, we need to do all we can to preserve them. By recycling we can reduce the need for new materials.
With two-thirds of our nation's landfills being closed in the last decade, it is more important than ever to recycle.
Recycling only uses a fraction of the energy consumed in the mining and extracting of raw materials. By not having to operate large equipment and machinery, we can reduce the use of fossil fuels and the pollution they cause. Conserving energy is good for the environment and the economy.
