Recycling is the process of repeatedly putting materials through the consumption process.
For example, when a tree is first cut it may be used to make crates. When the crates are discarded they can be recycled and used to make bedding, mulch and fuel. Recycling turns waste into resource. It helps reduce the amount of waste placed in landfills and incinerators, saves energy, and reduces pollutants. Recycling allows the earth adequate time to replenish its natural supply of resources, thus ensuring proper ecological balance.