Why Recycle?
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)
Last Updated (Tuesday, 27 April 2010 13:38)