What are the benefits of recycling?

Benefits of recycling include:

  • Conserving energy
  • Creating jobs
  • Reducing the need for new landfills
  • Reducing pollution and litter
  • Saving natural resources and landfill space

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1. If something is made from recycled paper or plastic, can it be recycled again?
2. What are the top three simple steps I can take to reduce landfill waste and improve recycling in Winston-Salem?
3. What would happen if everyone in Winston-Salem stopped recycling?
4. What are the benefits of recycling?
5. What else can I do to help?