What Materials Can Be Recycled to Reduce Pollution?

Common materials that can be recycled include:

- Plastics: Reduces the need for new plastic production, which is a major source of pollution.
- Paper: Saves trees and reduces the energy and water consumption needed to produce new paper.
- Glass: Can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality, reducing the need for raw materials.
- Metals: Recycling metals like aluminum and steel can save significant amounts of energy and reduce mining pollution.
- Electronics: Properly recycling e-waste prevents hazardous substances from contaminating the environment.