Переработка может быть более зкологически опасной, чем утилизация и захоронение. Для обеспечения устойчивости важен мониторинг и контроль параметров не переработанных отходов для минимизации их негативного воздействия и вовлечения в производство при приемлемых экономических параметров

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Dr Rana Hamza Shakil thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Recycling protects the environment when we cut down on the amount of new materials and natural resources we need to extract from the earth, whether through farming, mining, logging, etc., we protect vulnerable ecosystems and wildlife from harm or eradication and allow them to exist for generations to come. Recycling means using raw material that has already been extracted; this reduces the need to extract even more of it to meet consumption wants. Simply enough, to be sustainable or to avoid depletion, the rate of extraction must be brought lower or equal to the natural replenishment rate. Recycling and Reusing of the wastes play a significant role in sustainability because it reduces the negative impact that human activities have on the environment. You may be an individual consumer or be part of a business organization or government, but you have an important role in making recycling a success. By reducing air and water pollution and saving energy, recycling offers an important environmental benefit: it reduces emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons, that contribute to global climate change. The more we recover and reuse products and materials instead of throwing them away, the less impact we have on our environment and the more sustainable our production and consumption practices become. This is an example of how recycling practices can lead to environmental sustainability. Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future. “Going by this definition, we must not deplete natural resources. The only way we can do it is by recycling, and hence recycling is important to gain sustainability. Sustainability involves taking into account economic, social, and environmental factors, and balancing them in a way that promotes long-term well-being. Recyclability, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a material or product to be recycled or reused at the end of its life. Recovering products and components and the reuse of materials for recycling purposes fosters sustainable development because it reduces the need to use precious natural resources and raw materials. The collection and conversion process of waste materials into usable and new materials is Recycling. It is one of the eco-friendly methods of solid waste management for a sustainable society instead of letting it go to landfills. Switching to sustainable waste management makes sense for manufacturers. It reduces greenhouse gas emissions, promotes energy efficiency, and reduces the amount of solid waste produced annually.

Recycling is one of the tools, but not the only one, for achieving sustainable development of the environment, see our work Book Самойленко В.М., Діброва І.О. Природничо-географічне моделюв...

Dr Viktor Samoilenko thank you for your contribution to the discussion

Recycling means using raw material that has already been extracted; this reduces the need to extract even more of it to meet consumption wants. Simply enough, to be sustainable or to avoid depletion, the rate of extraction must be brought lower or equal to the natural replenishment rate. When we cut down on the amount of new materials and natural resources we need to extract from the earth, whether through farming, mining, logging, etc., we protect vulnerable ecosystems and wildlife from harm or eradication and allow them to exist for generations to come. Recycling prevents the emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, and saves energy. Using recovered material generates less solid waste. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by the extraction and processing of virgin materials. Recycling and Reusing of the wastes play a significant role in sustainability because it reduces the negative impact that human activities have on the environment. You may be an individual consumer or be part of a business organization or government, but you have an important role in making recycling a success. Sustainable development aims at promoting the kind of development that minimizes environmental problems and meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of the future generation to meet their own needs. Environmental sustainability is important to preserve resources like clean air, water and wildlife for future generations. Another important sustainability definition that Weinstein likes is: “Ensuring that human society operates with ecological borders. Our increasing and inefficient use of resources has knock-on effects including climate change, loss of biodiversity, pollution, poor health and poverty. These issues are interlinked and in turn often exacerbate each other.

There is an interesting info for you about it, here:

https://friendsoftheearth.uk/sustainable-living/7-benefits-recycling

https://www.epa.gov/circulareconomy/us-recycling-system

Dr Carlos Francisco Lucena Gonzalez thank you for your contribution to the discussion

The collection and conversion process of waste materials into usable and new materials is Recycling. It is one of the eco-friendly methods of solid waste management for a sustainable society instead of letting it go to landfills. Sustainability is the ability to exist and develop without depleting natural resources for the future. “Going by this definition, we must not deplete natural resources. The only way we can do it is by recycling, and hence recycling is important to gain sustainability. Sustainability involves taking into account economic, social, and environmental factors, and balancing them in a way that promotes long-term well-being. Recyclability, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a material or product to be recycled or reused at the end of its life. Recovering products and components and the reuse of materials for recycling purposes fosters sustainable development because it reduces the need to use precious natural resources and raw materials. The goal of sustainable waste management is to reduce the amounts of natural resources consumed, reusing the materials taken from nature as much as it is possible, and creating as minimal waste as possible. Reduce, reuse and recycle: The “three Rs” to help the planet. Zero waste is a philosophy and design framework that promotes reuse, recycling, and conservation programs, but also, and more importantly, emphasizes sustainability by considering the entire life cycle of products, processes, and systems. Sustainable waste management aims to keep materials in use for as long as possible and minimize the amount of solid waste that is disposed of in landfill or through incineration. Recycling prevents the emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants, and saves energy. Using recovered material generates less solid waste. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by the extraction and processing of virgin materials. Recycling reduces the need to grow, harvest or extract new raw materials from the Earth. That in turn lessens the harmful disruption and damage being done to the natural world: fewer forests cut down, rivers diverted, wild animals harmed or displaced, and less pollution of water, soil and air. Recycling helps to reduce energy usage, reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce air pollution and water pollution by reducing the need for “conventional” waste disposal and also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. When people recycle, material can turn into new products. Using recycled material can use less energy than non-recycled material. Recycling reduces the need for extracting, refining and processing raw materials all of which create air and water pollution. Each year's celebration of this important day reminds us of all the ways we can help the environment every day in our own homes. In particular, recycling (and otherwise re-using packaging) can be hugely beneficial to our planet. Some of the most common recyclable packaging is food and beverage packaging.