Every year, the Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources and at some point, in the not too distant future, it will run out. That’s why we must think about what we throw away – seeing not waste but opportunity. The last decade has been the hottest on record for recycling.
Global recycling day was created and introduced in 2018 to help recognise and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving our precious primary resources and securing the future of our planet. It is a day for the world to come together, and put the planet first.
What is Recycling?
Whether it’s plastic, paper, or aluminium, the products and materials that can be used after they fulfil their original purpose are far from worthless. In fact, most materials have great recycling value. It is estimated that up to 75% of all waste can be recycled or repurposed. Almost everything we see around us can be recycled, although different materials require different techniques when they are recycled.
Why is Recycling Important?
Recycling helps protect the environment, it reduces the need for extracting (mining, quarrying, logging) refining and processing raw materials all of which create substantial air and water pollution. As recycling saves energy, it also reduces greenhouse gas emissions which helps to tackle climate change.
Recycling Preserves Natural Resources
Recycling items rather than using raw materials to make new things preserves the planets natural resources which, in the face of population growth and growing demand, wont last forever.
It Saves Energy
Recycling materials uses less energy than extracting, processing and transporting raw materials to make new products.
Less Harm to the Environment and Animals
Think about how raw materials are usually extracted, and what harm these activities might do to the Earth. Mining, quarrying, logging and fracking all cause harm to the planet by causing air and water pollution. These can also destroy animal habitats.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
You may of heard of the 3 R’s, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Whilst recycling is the most important, the most effective way to reduce waste is to not create it in the first place. Making a new product requires a lot of materials and energy and then the product has to be transported to wherever it will be sold. That means to reduce and reuse are also important ways to protect the environment.
Phyt’s is a pioneer in organic skincare and has used the highest quality, sustainable raw materials since 1972. With 50 years of passion and innovation, Phyt’s is certified COSMEBIO by Qualite France – the Certifying Agency recognised by the French Government and holding the strictest standards in organic certification. These stringent quality standards guarantee natural cosmetics which only contain ingredients from organic and sustainable farms.
The COSMEBIO label is designed to protect both the consumers wellbeing and promote environmental awareness at every stage of the manufacturing process.