2. Recycling
is the process of
producing a new product out of
an old one. Old or used materials
are changed by altering them or
totally breaking them down.
Plastic is an example of material
which can return to its original
form when recycled by means of
chemical and mechanical ways.
3. Benefits and Importance of recycling
Recycling brings about so many benefits like:
• Employment through livelihood products
• Helping reduce pollution and the need for landfills
• Helping save energy by reducing the use of fuel in
manufacturing products
• Helping families save money by reducing expenses for buying
new products
• Helping the economy through investments in local recycling
programs.
• Helping conserve and sustain the use of natural resources for
future generations.
• Bringing out the innovative skills of individuals, and
• Promoting community spirit through unity and cooperation
5. 1. The first step is collecting.
Recyclable materials from the house
school and other establishments.
There are recyclable and non-
recyclable materials.
6. 2. The second step is segregation or
sorting. Sorting is done by arranging
recyclable
materials according to use and providing
recycling containers for each of the
recyclable and label them as paper,
plastic, glass, metal (including aluminum).
7. 3. The third step is processing.
The recycling plant facilities this step.
Recyclable materials are broken down
(plastic), crushed (glass, aluminum,
metal), or shredded and mashed paper
into their
basic elements until they become raw
materials for new products.
8. Advantages of Recycling Wastes
The following are some advantages why you should
practice recycling.
1. Recycling decreases use of energy in the process of
production.
2. It reduces the use of new materials for production.
3. It minimizes pollution during the production. Instead of
making new materials that emits more wastes, you can
just reuse the previous materials.
4. Helps protect and preserve the environment by reducing
the energy consumption of factories and lesser material is
consumed from the environment.
5. Provide additional income. For example, you make
collect bottles that could be sold in junk shops.
