Nine Reasons to Recycle: 1. Recycling conserves our valuable natural resources. 2. Recycling saves energy. 3. Recycling saves clean air and clean water. 4. Recycling saves landfill space. 5. Recycling can save money and create jobs. 6. Prevents emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants. 7. Supplies valuable raw materials to industry. 8. Stimulates the development of greener technologies. 9. Reduces the need for new landfills and incinerators. Buying Recycled Products There's more to recycling than setting out your recyclables at the curb. In order to make recycling economically feasible, we must buy recycled products and packaging. When we buy recycled products, we create an economic incentive for recyclable materials to be collected, manufactured, and marketed as new products. Buying recycled has both economic and environmental benefits. Purchasing products made from or packaged in recycled materials saves resources for future generations.