In most cases recycling is worse for the environment, because it consumes more energy to recycle than it does ?

“Au†uMn?S†@r asked:


What would you say to this statement? I don’t know if this really outweighs the benefits if you go through all the trouble. But the point is, you’re trying to limit the amount of waste and conserve resources.

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Thanks guys. I wanted to make sure it would be doing the right thing. =]

Vince

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3 Responses

  1. Dawei Says:

    It’s not true at all. Recycling always uses less energy than virgin materials.

  2. grizzbr1 Says:

    An article which must be processed eg smelting raw ore versus melting down pure metal.
    The relative amounts of energy than reusing an article which must be processed eg smelting raw ore versus melting down pure metal.

  3. whsgreenmom Says:

    The same type of energy to transport them to be recycled into account all the resources to foundry when you take more is turned into plastic lumber.