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Bricks, Pavers and Limestone

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Broken masonry can act as a mulch or decorative ground cover in gardens.
Crushed bricks and limestone can be mixed into new concrete as a partial substitute for gravel.

Cardboard

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Cardboard in landfill produces methane, a greenhouse gas 25x worse than CO₂ — recycling stops that.
Recycled cardboard becomes everything from new boxes to furniture and even building insulation.

Donations

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Even broken or partial items can often be repurposed or upcycled, extending their life.
Donated items create jobs, from collection and sorting to resale in charity stores.

E-waste

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Recycled circuit boards can recover up to 95% of metals like copper, gold, and silver.
Throwing old electronics away is like tossing cash — one tonne of e-waste can be worth thousands of dollars in recovered materials.

Glass

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Glass bottles are made from sand, soda ash, and limestone, and recycling reduces the need to extract these raw materials.
Glass takes thousands of years to decompose in landfill, so recycling keeps it out of the environment.

Green Waste

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Composted green waste improves soil structure, helping plants retain water and nutrients.
Green waste recycling reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, cutting energy use and pollution.

Metal

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1 recycled car contains enough steel to build a new car’s frame, saving raw materials.
Recycling 1 tonne of copper saves 2 tonnes of ore, preserving landscapes and energy.

Plastic

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Recycling 1 tonne of plastic saves around 5,774 kWh of energy, enough to power a small household for a month.
Every recycled plastic bag saves enough oil to drive a car 1 km, reducing fossil fuel use.

Timber and Wood

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Recycling timber reduces landfill volume, which is important because wood takes years to break down.
Reclaimed wood can be used for DIY projects, art, or landscaping, making each piece valuable.