Small
changes really can make a world
of difference! Recycling
products,
rather than taking new materials
to start a manufacturing process
from scratch, saves energy, money
and the world's natural resources.
To
reduce waste make sure that you
use the recycling services provided
in your area. To find out what
can be recycled locally go to where
you live.
Glass
Glass
bottles and jars become new
bottles and jars. They can
also be made into road aggregate
and household insulation.
Papers
Paper
is recycled back into newspaper,
magazines and cardboard. It
can also be shredded to make
animal bedding or packing material.
Tin
Cans
Metal
can be recycled with no loss
of quality and can be used to
make anything from a plane to
a fridge or even another can.
Plastics
Plastics
can be made into a range of products
such as bin liners, carrier bags,
sewer pipes and even fleece jackets.
Wood
Can
be pulped into wood chips that
can be turned into furniture
and shelves. Bamboo fibres can
be pulped into crockery.
Tyres
Can
be recycled into rubber
matting, flooring and children's
toys.
Textiles
Textiles
can be recycled through
charity shops giving them a second
life. They can also be reclaimed
to make new garments or make
fillers in car insulation or
loudspeaker cones.
