Why is recycling important?

Why is recycling important?

Amy Sims (Communications Manager) gives expert video advice on: Why is recycling important?; What items of household waste can be recycled?; How can I reduce the amount of waste I produce at home? and more...

Recycling is important because our landfill sites are filling up fast. 19 million tons of household rubbish gets land-filled every year. While 18 percent of household waste is recycled, 80 percent of what is in our bins could be recycled. Recycling means making something new from something old; for example, newspapers from old magazines. Although the process uses energy and water, it doesn't use nearly as much as making a product from scratch. Recycling also reduces the amount of raw materials that have to be extracted from the earth.