So, what is recycling? Recycling is the action or process of converting waste into reusable material.
Recycling saves the energy needed to make new objects from raw materials compared to making the products from virgin materials.
| Product | Energy Saved |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Cans | 95% Energy Saved |
| Steel and Tin Cans | 60%-75% Energy Saved |
| Paper | 60% Energy Saved |
| Plastic | One-Third of energy used in comparison to making the products from virgin materials. |