There are so many reasons to "Go Green". I feel that what ever reason you have is a good one as long as you do something. In case you have been living under a rock, here are some reasons.
Green Corner
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5 MORE Reasons to Recycle
1. Preserves Landfill Space
No one wants to live next door to a landfill. It preserves existing landfill space.
2. Prevents Global Warming .
In 2000, recycling of solid waste prevented the release of 32.9 million metric tons of carbon equivalent (MMTCE, the unit of measure for greenhouse gases) into the air.
3. Reduces Water Pollution
Making goods from recycled materials generates far less water pollution than manufacturing from virgin materials.
4. Protects Wildlife
Using recycled materials reduces the need to damage forests, wetlands, rivers ~.,JI and other places essential to wildlife.
5. Creates New Demand
Recycling and buying recycled products creates demand for more recycled products, decreasing waste and helping our economy
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