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what is recycle
Recycling is the process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products. Recycling can benefit your community and the environment.

Benefits of Recycling

    Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators;
    Conserves natural resources such as timber, water, and minerals;
    Prevents pollution caused by reducing the need to collect new raw materials;
    Saves energy;
    Reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change;
    Helps sustain the environment for future generations.


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