Including recycled products in your lifestyle means you are contributing less to the overall waste produced per person. Most one-time use materials end up in landfills and require a lot of energy to dispose of them properly. This not only wastes energy but also increases pollution.
Instead, if you switch to upcycled or recycled products, you are reducing the impact caused on the environment.
Many times, recycled products cost less than those produced from scratch. This is also to encourage the use of eco-friendly recycled products.
Another reason why you should invest in recycled products is that a good share of these products comes from small businesses. So when you buy from these shops/stores, it's your way of promoting their livelihood while doing greater good for the environment.