Recycling is the process of converting waste materials (such as plastics, glass and metals) into new products. Recycling helps to conserve materials, some of which may be in short supply. The process also helps the environment by cutting down on the amount of waste that’s sent to landfill, some of which might be harmful to the environment.
In this section you’ll find a wide variety of articles surrounding many different topics related to recycling and the environment.
Articles
The Three R’s of Waste Management
Learn about the three R’s of waste management. Find out how you can cut down on your waste to help the environment and conserve natural resources.
Why Is Recycling Important?
Discover why recycling is important and what role this process plays in helping to clean up our environment.
Reasons Why You Should Recycle
Discover the reasons why you should recycle including the many benefits that recycling brings to our environment.
Paper Recycling
Discover how paper is recycled and how this process can help to reduce the impact that deforestation is having across the globe.
Plastic Recycling
Find out how plastic can be recycled and view the many resin identification codes used widely to identify recyclable plastics.
Recycling Bins
Recycling bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes and different bins can be provided for a wide variety of recycling functions.
Tire Recycling
Tire recycling is an important process that helps keep our environment clean, tidy and free from potentially toxic waste.
Recycling Symbols
Confused about the many different recycling symbols used today? Find out what these symbols actually mean and the types of products they identify.