A Report of the Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center
Executive Summary
Beyond the obvious benefits of a cleaner environment and avoided disposal costs, recycling reduces the extraction, energy, and transportation costs required to convert raw commodities into virgin materials. The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) states that using recycled feedstock in manufacturing operations can save up to 95 percent of the energy required to produce products. Overall, industries that adopt recycling can see significant reductions in operational energy costs. The environmental benefits also contribute to long-term savings through reduced carbon emissions and resource conservation.
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