Why Recycle?
- Save resources - most of what we throw away is made from products that are slowly running out or cannot be replaced quickly enough due to over consumption.
- Reduce the amount we dispose to landfill - many of the materials we send to landfill tips have a value and can be used again without any loss of quality.
- Save energy - making new goods out of recycled material saves energy. For example Waste Online says making new aluminium cans from recycled cans uses 20 times less energy than making cans from raw materials.
- Conserve the environment - reducing what we use and recycling materials reduces the production of raw materials, which often damages the surrounding environment.
- Help charities - many charities and community groups raise money through reusing and recycling.
- Create jobs - employment can be provided by businesses involving renovation, repair and recycling. Buying recycled goods is vital to provide the market to encourage and promote recycling.
- Save Money - the University currently spends thousands of pounds each year on waste disposal. Up to about 70% of this waste could be recycled. Recycling waste is much cheaper than landfill or other less sustainable waste disposal methods.
If you have any questions about the new recycling scheme please email recycle@ncl.ac.uk .