Meaning of Recycling

 

Recycling is the process of accumulating the material which was to be disposed of or thrown away and creating new useful products out of them. In this method waste material is collected and processed to turn them into new objects. Materials like metal, rubber, paper, cardboard, batteries, clothes, tyres, and certain electronics can be recycled and new products can be made out of them.

 

Types of Recycling

 

• Physical or Mechanical Recycling: In this form of recycling the waste material is either melted, or broken into pieces, or by some other manner its physical form is converted. For example melting of plastic to form new objects.

• Chemical Recycling: In this type of recycling the chemical structure of the collected material is changed by making it go through several chemical processes.

• Energy Recycling: Through this form of recycling the energy which is generally wasted in the industrial processing of material is aimed to be restored.

 

Why Recycling shall be made mandatory?

 

Recycling of material is done through three main steps. At first, the recyclables are collected and deposited at several recycling centres. Then they are sold as raw materials for further processes. In the second step, the raw material is now used to make new objects and articles. In the last step, the newly formed recycled products are sold in the market without putting extra burden on unused resources. Thus, it is evident that this whole process is directly and indirectly beneficial in a lot of ways. Some main advantages of recycling are as follows:

 

• Recycling significantly decreases the requirement of garbage burial in landfills. Also, through this process a lesser amount of waste is sent to incernators.

• Recycling is also an eco-friendly option. It significantly prevents pollution and also reduces the need for new raw materials.

• The processing of new raw material is a very energy consuming process. Through recycling a lot of energy is conserved.

• Recycling is an inexpensive and sustainable way to develop.

• Recycling industry is a labour intensive industry and thus, it can help in generating a huge number of employment opportunities.

 

Therefore, considering the above-mentioned advantages, it can be concluded that recycling shall be made mandatory.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

 

1. What are the 3 R's of the environment?

 

The 3 R's of the environment are Recycle, Reuse, and Reduce.

 

2. What are some recyclable products?

Some examples of recyclable materials are glass, plastic, metal, rubber, paper, cardboard, batteries, clothes, tyres, electronics, etc.

 

3. How is recycling good for the economy?

Processing of new raw materials needs a lot of energy which is also an expensive way of manufacturing. Through recycling energy is conserved and thus, the whole process is made quite inexpensive. This helps the overall economy.

 

4. What are some products formed from recycling?

Aluminium Cans, Carpets, Newspapers, Comic Books, Bin Bags, Towels, Cartons, Motor Oil, etc. are formed using the process of Recycling.

 

5. Why should recycling be made mandatory?

 

Recycling should be made mandatory because it is eco friendly and pocket friendly.