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Recycling Matters

Many people agree that recycling is (0) IMPORTANT, but it is not always easy to turn good intentions into daily habits. For a start, some residents are not (1) .......... what can and cannot be recycled, so they throw everything into the same bin. Others complain that sorting waste takes (2) .......... time, especially when they are busy. However, small actions can (3) .......... a real difference. When we recycle paper, glass and metal, we reduce the (4) .......... for new raw materials, which means fewer trees are cut down and less energy is used in factories. Recycling also helps to cut (5) .......... on the amount of rubbish sent to landfill sites, where it can produce harmful gases. In addition, local councils often run campaigns to (6) .......... people to recycle more by providing clear information and extra bins. Of course, recycling is not the only answer. We should also try to (7) .......... down on unnecessary packaging and reuse items whenever possible. If more people did this, the benefits would (8) .......... far beyond cleaner streets: it would protect wildlife and save resources for future generations.