People often summarize the concept of recycling using the “3 Rs,” but over time, it has expanded to include more Rs. Here are the most commonly referenced Rs of recycling:
Different R’s of recycling
- Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle
- Recover
- Repurpose
- Refuse
- Rethink
- Repair
- Regenerate
- Remanufacture
- Reimagine
- Reprocess
- Renew
Recycling has several advantages, including the ability to prevent fishing nets and other marine debris from ending up in landfills or oceans, where they pose a significant threat to marine wildlife. Recycling electronic waste recovers valuable metals such as gold and palladium, reducing the need to mine these scarce resources. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle can power a 100-watt light bulb for four hours.