Recycling materials is immensely helpful for environmental sustainability. Recycling can lead to many benefits, including: Pollution reduction. Energy savings. Lowered costs. Removal of landfill waste and construction. Lowers greenhouse gas emissions. We have all seen the commercials and television specials that promote recycling — and there’s a good reason for that. Consider it logically: if you reuse the same materials, it will ultimately lead to lower wastefulness. By doing your part with recycling, you can help keep our planet safe and healthy.