Recycling

Recycling

Introduction

Recycling is a process which changes any kind of waste material into a new product either of same kind or in a different form. Recycling is done to prevent waste of very useful materials which eventually causes a reduction in the consumption of fresh raw materials, therefore reducing energy usage. If a waste product is not recycled it is subjected to incineration mostly which can cause severe air pollution in the environment, creating many other health hazards. In some cases where a waste is not incinerated it is mostly disposed in the oceans which destroys the marine life and human health simultaneously causing water pollution. Recycling reuses those waste products which are subjected to be disposed off and therefore makes them useful. Reusing the products cause a decrease in pollution and an increase in the quality of life is experienced.

The main recyclable materials include different kinds of paper, glass, metals, plastics, various textiles and electronics. Some main examples of recycling are office paper, plastic bottles, soda cans, poly ethane bags, computer components, lead and car batteries and paper boards etc. (EPA, 2014).

Discussion

The main three steps of recycling include collection and processing, manufacturing and purchasing new products made from recycled materials respectively. The main step of collection is done by collected recycle items. These are collected at various drop-off centers, deposit or refund programs and curbside collection spots. After the collections the sent for processing to a recovery facility to be stored, cleaned and processed into reusable materials. The second step is of manufacturing, where they are turned into many different household items including news papers, paper towels, aluminum, plastics, steel cans, plastic laundry and detergent bottles etc. in the third step they are sent for purchase at various shopping centers or marts. The products made from recycled materials usually have a ...