Recycling as a mechanism for living in a healthy environment

Recycling is a process where the raw materials that make up the materials we use in daily life such as paper, glass, aluminum, plastic, etc., once their useful life cycle is over, are transformed back into new materials. Recycling not only benefits the environment but is also a good option for the economy of a country or region, generating green jobs. According to the Friends of the Earth Foundation report. Reduces the need for landfills and incineration Now energy and avoids pollution caused by the extraction and processing of raw materials. Decreases greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change Conserves natural resources such as wood, water and minerals Helps sustain the environment for future generations. How to start recycling? Every day we buy and throw away kilos of material that end up in landfills. In a society that favors consumerism, we have become a throwaway generation. Advertising is constantly bombarding us with ads that aim to consume for the sake of consuming.