| SAVES RAW MATERIALS
- Using recyclables rather than raw material to make new products |
- uses less energy, water and other resources during the
manufacturing process
- saves natural resources as recyclables are used as raw
materials
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| REDUCES POLLUTION
- Using recyclables rather than raw material to make new products |
- could result in less air and water pollution
during the manufacturing process
|
| SAVES LANDFILL SPACE
- Using recyclables as raw materials results in less waste going
to landfill, and |
- extends the life of landfills so saving scarce landfill
space
- saves the cost of purchasing and maintaining new landfill
sites
- reduces the cost of transporting waste
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| REDUCES LITTERING
- Collecting potential waste for recycling |
- could reduce littering
- could minimise the negative impact of litter on the environment
and tourism
could reduce the cost of picking up litter
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