By Jeffrey Levy
It’s important to reduce how much trash we create, and then reuse stuff as much as possible. But some things you just can’t figure out how to reuse, so recycling is much better than throwing them away. Recycling conserves natural resources and saves energy, helping to protect our climate.
So when you see a bottle or can on the ground, or are finished with a piece of paper, recycle it! Don’t toss it in the trash.
Now, have you ever wondered what happens after the recycling gets picked up? For Earth Day this year, Reading Rainbow created a great video that shows us the answer. Follow along as LeVar Burton explores how recycling turns old paper, glass and metal back into stuff we can use. After you watch the video, learn more on our website about reducing, reusing, and recycling. (Psst, kids! Try out these fun games and activities.)
About the author: Jeffrey Levy is EPA’s Director of Web Communications.