- First Step – Recycled Material Are Collected and Processed
Material can be collected in different ways including, drop-off centers, deposit programs, refund programs, and curbside collection.
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- Second Step – Manufacturing
Products are increasingly being made with recycled material. Some examples are: paper towels, newspapers, plastic, aluminum, glass soft drink containers, steel cans, and plastic laundry detergent bottles.
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- Third Step – Purchasing Products Made from Recycled Material
When you go shopping, seek out items are made from recycled material and that can be easily recycled.
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