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Asked: May 17, 20232023-05-17T19:51:06+05:30 2023-05-17T19:51:06+05:30In: Development

recycling contribute to a circular economy

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How does recycling contribute to a circular economy and help mitigate carbon emissions by reducing the need for raw material extraction and energy-intensive manufacturing processes?

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  1. Suresh Gaur Sapling
    2023-05-17T20:13:16+05:30Added an answer on May 17, 2023 at 8:13 pm

    Recycling plays a vital role in contributing to a circular economy and mitigating carbon emissions by reducing the need for raw material extraction and energy-intensive manufacturing processes. Here’s how recycling achieves these objectives:

    1. Resource Conservation: Recycling allows materials to be reused, reducing the demand for extracting virgin resources. By recycling materials like paper, plastic, metal, and glass, valuable resources are conserved and kept in circulation, minimizing the need for new raw material extraction. This conservation of resources helps reduce the environmental impact associated with resource extraction, including deforestation, habitat destruction, and ecosystem degradation.
    2. Energy Savings: Recycling generally requires less energy compared to the production of goods from virgin materials. The extraction, transportation, refining, and manufacturing processes involved in producing goods from virgin resources often rely on fossil fuel consumption. Recycling bypasses some of these energy-intensive steps, resulting in significant energy savings and reduced carbon emissions associated with the manufacturing sector.
    3. Emissions Reduction: The recycling of materials reduces the carbon emissions associated with their production. Manufacturing products from recycled materials typically emits fewer greenhouse gases compared to using virgin materials. Recycling helps avoid the carbon emissions generated from extracting, processing, and transporting virgin resources. Additionally, recycling reduces emissions from waste decomposition in landfills and the incineration of waste materials.
    4. Circular Supply Chains: Recycling supports the development of circular supply chains, where materials are continually reused, recycled, and reintegrated into the production process. By closing the loop, recycling enables the transformation of waste into valuable resources, reducing reliance on linear, take-make-dispose models. This shift promotes a more sustainable and circular economy, where materials remain in use for longer periods and waste generation is minimized.
    5. Extended Product Lifecycles: Recycling extends the lifecycle of materials, reducing the need for frequent production of new goods. By collecting, sorting, and processing recyclable materials, products can be manufactured using recycled content, reducing the demand for new materials. Extending the lifespan of products through repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing further reduces the carbon emissions associated with producing and disposing of goods.

    By embracing recycling practices and supporting the development of robust recycling systems, we can contribute to the transition towards a circular economy. Recycling reduces the need for raw material extraction, saves energy, and minimizes carbon emissions by diverting waste from landfills and reducing the reliance on energy-intensive manufacturing processes. It is a crucial component of sustainable resource management and a key strategy in mitigating climate change.

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