by recycling resources can be saved, with most of what we throw away being made out of products which are slowly running out or cannot be quickly replaced due to the rate they are consumed. Many of the materials which we throw into landfill sites have a value and can be used again.
When products are made the process is extensive, creating pollution at many stages as it must first be extracted, processed, manufactured, consumed and finally disposed. Recycling allows a closed loop effect to occur as products are returned back to manufacturers for use in new products, preventing the pollution and destruction which occurs when raw materials like trees and metals are extracted from the earth.
Reducing what we use and recycling materials reduces the need to dig up or mine new raw materials, which often damages the surrounding environment.
Recycling creates jobs for local people, who otherwise may not have the opportunity whilst boosting the local economy.
By donating furniture to the Revive Rothesay furniture shop allows people on low incomes to purchase valuable furniture at a low cost, while those donating the furniture benefit from doing their part for the environment by recycling. All profits generated are then put back into providing recycling services in the local area.
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