how recycling affects pollution
Recycling saves energy. Using recycled material when making plastics and paper uses less energy than producing them from virgin, new materials. Recycling reduces pollution.Recycling reduces the amount of waste put into landfills. Landfills are potentially hazardous due to the concentration of non-biodegradable items that slowly leach toxic chemicals into the surrounding garbage in the landfill.ecycling saves energy. Using recycled material when making plastics and paper uses less energy than producing them from virgin, new materials. Recycling reduces pollution.