One person, recycling one plastic bottle, represents a lifestyle which helps promote a healthier planet. Here is one of the most important ways recycling gives the Earth a healthier future.
RECYCLING REDUCES THE NEED FOR LANDFILLS - A HUGE CONTRIBUTOR TO CLIMATE CHANGE
The most pressing environmental concern with landfills is their release of methane gas. Methane is 84 times more effective at absorbing the sun's heat than carbon dioxide, making it one of the most potent greenhouse gases and a huge contributor to climate change.
Landfills are very costly. They are designed to bury trash rather than convert and reuse it. When a landfill closes, it must be maintained for at least 30 years to prevent pollution of the soil and ground water. It is very costly to protect our natural resources from landfill contamination.
