1. Saves our natural resources

Resources on the earth reduces each pasing day since world population increase and consumption behavior changes. Therefore we have to reduce consumption, recycle wastes having gradable quality and use natural resources in more efficient way. Hence, recycling is quite essential for preservation of natural resources and efficient use thereof. For example; we can ensure the trees in the forest are cut less by means of recycling paper. Similarly, recycling plastic wastes saves petroleum.

2. Energy Save

Recycling saves energy decreasing number of processes during industrial production. For example; metal drink cans are melted directly during recycling perocess and converted to new product and mineral ore and purification thereof is not required before production of said metal material. Accordingly, 96% of the energy could be saved by recycling an aluminum can. Similarly energy required for reprocessing the paper separated in solid waste is 50% less than that of energy required normal production process. Similarly; recycling of glass and plastic wastes can save significant amount of energy.

3. Reduction of waste quantity

By recycling treatment, waste quantity is reduced and less area and less energy are used in storage and trtansportation of said waste materials. Said redction is not significant for household waste as well as it constitutes a significant proportion when evaluated in respect of volume.

4. Recycling means investment to the future and economy;

Recycling is an economical investment in long term. As a result of reduction in raw material and exhausted natural resources, economical problems may arise and recycling will have an important influence on the conomy at this point. New employment opportunities will be provided and new generations will have the opportunity to benefit from natural resources.

Beyond all aforementioned, recycling;

Will ensure natural resources to be used in most efficient manner and is the most important solid waste management method which can legate as much as possible amount of natural resources.