"Recycling- substituting scrap for virgin material- not only conserves natural resources and reduces the amount of waste that must be burned or buried, it also reduces pollution and the demand for energy." That statement just about says everything- recycling isn't just good for the environment, it also provides benefits for us, in terms of energy demands, the economy, etc. In terms of energy consumption, recycling can cut energy costs in the production and manufacturing process by: 95% percent in aluminum, 70% in plastics, 60% in steel, 40% in paper, and 30% in glass.
This article bombards the reader with facts such as the ones above, clearly showcasing all the benefits of recycling, and it uses this technique to convince the reader that recycling is not only really important, but also extremely efficient- After all, numbers don't lie. The large amounts of visuals, such as graphs and charts, in this article also help in conveying the large amounts of information in a more engaging fashion for the reader, as not only do people find pictures more interesting, but the bright colors of the graphs really call the attention of the reader and pique his or her interest.
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