3 Powerful Reasons Why You Should Recycle

Have you ever watched a movie or read a comic about a super powered being called a hero and thought, “Wow, I wish I could be like that?” It’s not always the magical abnormalities we admire, but their belief in what’s right and the will to save humanity. What if I told you saving the planet is easier than having the gift to fly? Are you aware the trash you discard is toxic? Have you ever considered recycling or why people should recycle? This over discussed topic definitely deserves its publicity. Have you pondered creating waste materials into new products, like using glass in asphalt to pave roads, aluminum cans transformed into house siding, or plastic being made into fleece jackets? Recycling is the best thing to do for the planet and by taking part, you are heroic. Here are three reasons why:

1. You Prevent Pollution: One answer to the question “Why should we recycle?” would be because of pollutants. Pollutants from toxic materials in landfills can seep into groundwater systems. Incineration puts ash and heavy metal into the air. Also, making products from raw resources creates greenhouse gases and carcinogens. Eliminating the waste we throw out by recycling will give ourselves and others fresh air and clean water.
2. You Sustain The Environment: Resources are not limitless. To allow nature to completely regenerate renewable sources and to develop alternatives to non-renewable ones, a responsible rate of use is necessary to avoid the risk of depletion. By reducing the need of raw material, we preserve the natural resources we need to survive for future generations.
3. You Create Jobs: What recycling can do for people is amazing. When you recycle, those materials get picked up and brought to processing facilities for sorting and preparation. They are then moved to the proper manufacturing facilities. Some items are even fixed for reuse. This process produces room for employment so by helping the environment; you’re also helping the people in it make a living.

From anywhere, with just about anything, you can recycle. It’s not that hard, so start making a difference today!