Recycling
Recycling is the collection and separation of materials from waste
and their transformation into marketable products.
Friends of the Earth Cymru supports recycling for the following
reasons:
- it reduces the demand for raw materials by extending their life
and maximising the value extracted from them
- it reduces the waste and wildlife damage that comes with the extraction
of raw materials
- it saves energy in the production process when compared with the
energy consumed in using raw materials
- it reduces air and water pollution in the production process
- it reduces the harm that comes from landfilling and incineration
- it promotes personal responsibility for the waste we create.
Composting
Composting of kitchen scraps, garden waste, park waste, and even scrap
paper and cardboard, is a valuable soil conditioner for both agriculture
and gardening.
Friends of the Earth Cymru supports the development of new composting
facilities around the country, as an excellent method of managing biodegradable
waste.
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