Why Recycle?

Recycling and composting have many benefits, both environmentally and economically. Though recycling can generate ten times the number of jobs than disposal of that waste in a landfill, ill-informed critics still claim that it is a waste of time and resources. For an excellent summary of the benefits of recycling, take a look the article from the Pennsylvania Sierra Club written by IRC Director John Frederick. Here are some other great resources to help you dispel those myths.

Dispelling the Myths

• "Recycling Works" (Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania)
• "Too Good to Throw Away" (Natural Resources Defense Council)
• "Anti-Recycling Myths" (Environmental Defense)
• "Defending Recycling and Eliminating Disposal" (Institute for Local Self Reliance)

The Benefits of Recycling

• "The Benefits of Recycling in Pennsylvania" (Department of Environmental Protection)
• "The Environmental Benefits Calculator" (Northeast Recycling Council)
• "Recycling Economic Impact Study" (Northeast Recycling Council)