Decrease the Waste of Land and Other Natural Resources by Recycling

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2020 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 7 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2020

Authors : Dr. Wandra Arrington

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I6P108

How to Cite?

Dr. Wandra Arrington, "Decrease the Waste of Land and Other Natural Resources by Recycling," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 7,  no. 6, pp. 72-77, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V7I6P108

Abstract:

America is in danger of being buried in tons of solid waste since the amount of waste we generate increases. The average American in 2018 produced about 292.4 million tons or 4.9 pounds of trash daily, and only 69 million tons were recycled, and 25 million tons were composted. Together, 93.9 million tons of solid waste were recycled and composted. Recycling plays an important role in the economy by ensuring that waste is re-used and reduced. Individuals who make recycling a part of their everyday lives can eliminate the waste of land, energy, forests, minerals, water, and other natural resources that occur when we fail to re-use what we already have. In turn, recycling reduces pollution, conserves resources, saves energy, promotes the economy, and creates jobs. This article discusses the significance of recycling on the environment, economy, and future generations; provides reasons to recycle; defines steps to recycling materials; and generates challenges, actions, and ideas about how to reduce and re-use.

Keywords:

Recycle, Recycling, Reduce, Re-use, Waste Prevention

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