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What are the advantages of recycling?
Reduces demand for natural resources, causes less pollution and release of greenhouse gases, and less waste sent to landfill.
What are the disadvantages of recycling?
Recycling sites can produce pollution, may be unsafe and unhygienic, initial costs of recycling plants can be very high, some processes use a lot of energy, and recycled products are often not high quality or durable.
Why is continuing to burn or dump rubbish unsustainable?
It is unsustainable because it leads to high levels of waste, causes pollution, and releases greenhouse gases.
What does recycling reduce the demand for?
Recycling reduces the demand for natural resources, including fossil fuels.
What are the environmental benefits of recycling?
Reduces pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste sent to landfill.
Test your knowledge about UK household recycling habits and the benefits of recycling. Learn about the amount of waste produced and the importance of sustainable waste management.
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