Palm Beach County residents have been involved in recycling for decades.  National Recycling Day is this week. Recycling is the process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects. The recovery of energy from waste materials is often included in this concept.

The recyclability of a material depends on its ability to reacquire the properties it had in its original state.

Recycling is imperative and productive.  

Did you know:

-        One recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a TV for three hours.

-        One recycled glass bottle can save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.

-        One recycled plastic bottle can save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.