Recycling
is a process of obtaining raw
materials from waste, and
place back into the
cycle of life.
What is recycling?
THE 3 “R”
REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE
R
R
R
Reduce: actions to reduce the
production of objects that could
become waste.
Reuse: actions that allow to
reuse a product to give a
second life, withthe same or a
different use.
Recycle: actions that allow reus
e a product to give a
second life,with the same or a
different use.
Differents types of containers
•Plastic
•Paper and cardboard
•Glass
•Organic
Separate collection
Industrial
Production
Trade
Consumption
Services
Consumption
Industry
Consumption
Home
Consumption
Recyclable Non-Recyclable
Plastic Organic
Toxic
Recovery
Landfill
Special
Storage
Specialized
Industries
Controlled Specialized
Some
Danger
Much Danger
Solid Waste
GlassCardboard
Consequences…
Goal of recycling has three main ecological
consequences:
# Reduction in the amount of
waste, and thus cause the pollution.
# Preservation of natural resources,
because the recycled material is reused.
# Reduction in costs associated with the
production of newgoods.