The Importance of Recycling

What is one of the main environmental benefits of recycling?

• It reduces the amount of waste in landfills.

• It increases the amount of waste in landfills.

• It increases the use of raw materials.

• It reduces the need for renewable energy.

How does recycling help combat climate change?

• By reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

• By increasing methane production.

• By promoting deforestation.

• By increasing mining activities.

What is one economic benefit of recycling mentioned in the passage?

• It creates jobs in the recycling and manufacturing industries.

• It increases waste disposal costs.

• It reduces the need for innovation.

• It decreases economic growth.

Why does recycling save energy?

• Because producing new products from recycled materials requires less energy than making them from raw materials.

• Because it increases the energy needed for waste disposal.

• Because it promotes the use of non-renewable energy sources.

• Because it requires more energy to recycle than to produce new products.

What is a consequence of waste decomposing in landfills?

• It releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

• It reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

• It conserves natural resources.

• It saves energy.

How can communities save money by prioritizing recycling?

• By reducing waste disposal costs.

• By increasing the amount of waste sent to landfills.

• By promoting deforestation.

• By increasing the need for new raw materials.