For the Environment, Recycling:
+ Reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills and incinerators.
+ Conserves natural resources such as timber, water and minerals.
+ Prevents pollution and reduces greenhouse gases by reducing the need to mine and process new raw materials.
For the Economy, Recycling:
+ Increases economic security by tapping a domestic source of materials.
+ Saves energy.
For Communities, Recycling:
+ Supports American manufacturing and conserves valuable resources.
+ Helps create jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries in the United States.