What is one of the benefits of recycling?

Recycling conserves natural resources because it allows materials that would typically be discarded to be processed and reused in the production of new products. This process reduces the need to extract and harvest raw materials from the environment, such as timber from forests, minerals from the earth, and oil from reserves. By recycling materials like paper, glass, plastics, and metals, we significantly lessen the demand for these natural resources, thereby preserving them for future generations and minimizing the environmental impact associated with resource extraction. This contribution to sustainability is a key reason why recycling is promoted and celebrated in waste management and environmental conservation practices.