What is recycling ?

Recycling, as a term, is the recycling of obsolete recyclable waste materials into manufacturing processes as raw materials through various recycling methods.[1] By reintroducing consumed materials into the recycling ring, the need for raw materials decreases. In this way, increasing consumption in parallel with the increase in human population is prevented from disrupting the natural balance and harming nature. However, using recyclable materials as raw materials makes it possible to save large amounts of energy. For example, using recyclable aluminum provides energy savings of up to 35% compared to manufacturing aluminum from scratch. The use of waste materials as raw materials is also important in preventing environmental pollution. Reusing used paper in paper manufacturing can reduce air pollution by 74-94%, water pollution by 35%, and water use by 45%. For example, by adding one ton of waste paper to paper pulp, cutting down 8 trees can be prevented.