Top Reasons Recycling Matters

• Better for our economy 

Many companies rely on a recycling program to provide the raw materials they require to make new products.

• Jobs Opportunity

According to the study, U.S. recycling industry generated over 150,000 jobs. Recycling has the capacity to generate jobs. 

• Diminishes waste 

With the help of the recycling methods, we reduce waste without harming the environment. Average American dumps 7.5 pounds of waste every day. Most of this waste goes into landfills, where it’s buried and compacted.

• Safe for the environment 

Recycling requires considerably less energy, uses less natural resources and keeps waste from storing up in landfills.

• Preserves Landfill space 

No one wants to live near the door to a landfill. Recycling preserves present landfill space.

• Reduce global warming 

Recycling of solid waste prevented the release of tons of carbon equivalent into the atmosphere.

• Reduces water pollution 

Making goods from recycled supplies generates far less water pollution than manufacturing from new materials.

• Guards wildlife 

Using recycled materials reduces the need to destroy forests, rivers, wetlands and other places necessary to wildlife.

• Creates new demand 

Recycling and buying recycled goods create a demand for more recycled goods, which decreases waste and helps our economy.

Swagcycle is a startup focused on responsibly maintaining the lifecycle of branded merchandise. It helps companies and people re-purpose their old branded merchandise in an ethical and affordable way.