Recycling has become an essential activity in recent years, because it is one of the most effective ways to reduce damage to the environment.
Most countries around the world have imposed laws and incentives to encourage their citizens to practice recycling, and many organizations and individuals have made recycling a part of their daily routines.
If you have not adopted the habit of recycling, you should consider doing so.
Recycling does not only benefit the environment; it can also improve your health and help you save money.
It is easy if you know how.
Recycling in Your Home

• Find ways to recycle different materials - Materials that are most commonly recycled are plastic, paper, glass and metal.
  However, there are many other items in your home that can be recycled, such as clothes, building materials, furniture, electronic equipment, and even vehicles.
  You need to find out where you can bring different used and waste materials for recycling, and try to recycle as many items as possible.
  
• Buy products that are recyclable or made of recycled materials - Buying such products ensure that you will not be wasting materials and contributing to landfill problems.
  Tin cans and glass jars are examples of products that are highly recyclable.
  To find out which products are made of recycled materials, just look for the "eco-friendly" label on their packaging.
  
• Avoid using hazardous materials - Hazardous waste is very difficult to recycle.
  As such, you should make a point to use non-toxic products as much as possible.
  
• Get a recycle bin - Keep a recycle bin in an accessible and visible location, so that you will remember to use it.
  The recycle bin should be used for storing paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum.
  

Recycling in Your Garden

• Composting - Composting refers to the process of decomposing and recycling waste into compost, an organic matter that can help plants grow.
  You can use this method to recycle plant trimmings, leftover food, and other waste materials.
  
• Grass recycling - Instead of throwing grass cuttings away after you mow the lawn, just leave them where they are.
  They will become nutrients and make the soil more fertile.
  

Recycling in the Community

• Recycling facilities - There are recycling facilities in every community.
  Locate the facilities in your community and use them frequently.
  
• School and workplace - Most schools and workplaces have recycling schemes, and you should try to follow their schemes and provide suggestions for improving them.
  
• Community projects - Learn about the recycling projects that are being conducted in your community.
  You can contribute to their efforts by becoming a volunteer, providing new ideas, or donating money.
  
• Sell your used cans - Find out where you can get cash for cans in your community.
  Bring your used cans there and earn some extra money.
  

The main purpose of participating in recycling is to contribute to the betterment of the environment, but you can also make some cash in the process.
Other than used cans, you can also sell glass bottles, cardboard boxes, newspapers, plastics, and even mobile phones.