Recycle

The human population is ever increasing as well as the wants of people, which continues to
put pressure on the minimal natural resources on earth, and this threatens the mere survival of
the human race (Baud, Johan, & Furedy, 2004). For this reason, there is the need to look for a
way to converse the limited natural resources. Moore (2008) defines recycling as the practice
of sorting out, collecting, remanufacturing or converting of waste products into new
materials. The process involves a series of steps to produce new products. Waste recycling
plays vital roles such as reducing the utilization of raw materials, energy convention and air
pollution. Moreover, it is a key constituent of modern waste reduction. Studies affirm that
waste recycling helps in extending the life and usefulness of products that have served their
initial purpose by producing numerous things that are useable (Baud, Johan, & Furedy, 2004).
It is not only significant but also has numerous profits to humans and the natural
environment. Therefore, why is recycling significant and what materials can be recycled?
Almost all wastes in the environment can be recycled; some of them include batteries,
clothing, electronics, glass, metals, paper and plastics, which are mostly made from natural
assets. While recycling has become part of daily activities, many people fail to understand the
full significance of recycling. In the views of many people, recycling is meant to reduce the
drain on the scarce natural resources of the planet earth (Moore, 2008). This paper highlights
the importance of waste recycling and concludes that waste recycling is vital for the survival
of both the natural environment and humanity.

The first benefit of waste recycling is that it creates job opportunities for many people
involved in the waste management process such as waste collectors (Baud, Johan, & Furedy,
2004). In addition, people who sort and process recycled items also earn a living from waste
recycling. This implies that more money in the community will be spent on local stores and
dispensaries. This has various benefits such as more taxes and revenues to the city or state
governments, production of affordable and durable goods, clean and healthy environment,
clean water, and fresh air to breathe. To sum it up, waste recycling leads to a healthier
economy for everyone concerned (Moore, 2008).

The second benefit of waste recycling is fiscal efficiency, as reported by various

municipalities that point of out fiscal benefits accrued from the adoption of recycling
initiatives, mostly in the form of reduced landfill costs. Landfills pose a substantial danger to
humans and animals; hence, they are not the best method of waste management. A research
undertaken by the Technical University of Denmark revealed that in 83% cases, the most
effective way of disposing household waste through of waste recycling. In a different view,
an evaluation undertaken by the Danish Environmental Assessment (Moore, 2008) Institute
pointed out that the most efficient way of disposing household waste is incarceration. It is
essential to distinguish fiscal efficiency from economic efficiency. Cost benefit analysis of
waste recycling entails what economists refer to externalities. Externalities comprise of
unpriced benefits and costs to people rather than private transactions such as lessened air
pollution, reduced emission of greenhouse gases, decreased waste levels and resource
utilization, and reduced hazardous waste materials leaking from landfills (Baud, Johan, &
Furedy, 2004). In addition, biodegradable wastes like vegetables, eggshells at home can be
recycled and utilized as manure; this helps in saving money that would have used to buy

fertilizer and instead channel it to other beneficial uses. Furthermore, recycled materials are
less expensive than the original products and also friendly to the environment.