What is Recycling and what are recyclable materials?

Recycling is the process of converting waste materials, that would usually be thrown away into new material or products. Recycling waste reduces the number of harmful materials produces benefitting the environment.

Not only all materials can be recycled, but the following are:

•       Plastic
•       Paper
•       Cardboard
•       Cans
•       Batteries
•       Glass
•       Clothes
•       Electronics
•       Wood
•       Metal

If you are unsure an item is recyclable or not, you can check the packaging where there usually is information about it is recyclable or not.