Manufacturing from recycled materials uses a fraction of the energy required to make things from scratch. This means we produce less harmful emissions, and uses less natural resources and fossil fuels. By reducing the amount of products we use, re-using what we can, and recycling what we can't, we can make a hugely positive environmental, social and political difference in the world. Can you imagine a world that isn't so dependent on oil, for example?...
You can find out more information about recycling using the links below:
www.sheffield.go.uk/environment
Recycling Revolution is registered with the Environment Agency and supported by Heeley Development Trust.