Waste that is not separated for recycling is incinerated at the Bellozanne Energy from Waste Plant.

Although we generate electricity from burning rubbish, incineration creates ash which must be disposed of and releases gases into the atmosphere.

If used materials are not recycled, new products are made by extracting fresh, raw materials from the earth, through mining and forestry.

Recycling helps conserve important raw materials and protects natural habitats for the future.

There are also extra energy savings because more energy is required to extract, refine, transport and process raw materials ready for industry, compared with providing industry-ready materials.

Recycling reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying and logging), refining and processing raw materials.

As recycling saves energy it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions, which helps to tackle climate change.

When we recycle, recyclable materials are reprocessed into new products, and as a result, the amount of rubbish sent for incineration reduces.

Burning your rubbish creates ash which is difficult to dispose of and gases which are released into the atmosphere.

Benefits Of Recycling