The Facts About Recycling
Over the past several years, the word “recycling” has become more of a household name, but there is definitely still some confusion about the topic.
Some common questions people have are…
What is a recycled product?
What is a recyclable product?
What is a biodegradable product?
Below is some basic information answering these questions that will hopefully encourage consumers to recycle and minimize their contribution to our already overflowing landfills.
What is a “recycled” product?
Recycling programs are increasing across the nation and around the world as a means of reducing the amount of landfill space needed for waste, but collecting papers and bottles is only half of the process. Consumers need to purchase products made of recycled materials to complete the cycle.
In the world of manufacturing consumer products, a “recycled” product is…
A new product made from materials that would otherwise have been waste, broken down (melted or pulped) into a basic substance from which a new product can be formed.
Even though the word “recycled” is commonly used to mean reusing something in any way, legal definitions require the old product to be broken down into its basic material and a new product formed for it to be called “recycled.”
There are three general levels of recycled products that can all be called “recycled”.