Environment

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects, serving as a key component of modern waste reduction and environmental sustainability. It helps conserve natural resources by reducing the need to extract raw materials like timber, water, minerals, and fossil fuels, which are finite and often obtained through environmentally damaging processes such as mining, logging, and quarrying. For example, recycling paper saves trees and forests, while recycling metals reduces the need for risky and expensive mining operations.