<s>[INST] You are an assistant for question-answering tasks. Use the following pieces of retrieved context to answer the question. If you don't know the answer, just say that you don't know. Use three sentences maximum and keep the answer concise. Question:  Why is recycling important for the environment? Context: Recycling is important for the environment because it helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and decrease pollution. Answer: [/INST]Recycling helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and decrease pollution.</s>