Science Common Sense

35 - Why do we need to recycle?

We need to recycle to help our planet. When we throw away things like paper, plastic, and glass, they go to a big place called a landfill. If we keep throwing things away and not recycling, the landfill will get too full and hurt our environment.

Recycling helps in three ways:

1. Saves space: Recycling makes more space in the landfill, so we don't run out of room.
2. Saves resources: Recycling helps us make new things from old things, so we don't have to take new materials from the Earth.
3. Helps animals: Recycling also helps keep animals safe by not polluting their homes with trash.

So, recycling is like helping our planet clean itself and stay healthy.