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sustainable. 31. The graph below shows the percentage of solid wastes recycled in New York State between 1987 and 1997. Discuss the effects of recycling. In your answer be sure to state: 50 40 30 20 10 0 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 Year • what recycling is and give one example of a material that is often recycled • one specific positive effect that recycling has on the environment • one specific reason the percentage of solid wastes recycled increased between 1987 and 1997 Percent Recycled both the your ans the me one ne contin one pra diversi 33. Explain in a hou positive reasons 34. Evaluate reason fo the time ronmen how the 35. Suppose chargin used by How m reusabl you sur

Answer 1

Answer and explanation

1. Recycling is a process of converting waste material to re-usable material.

One example is plastic e.g plastic bags

Plastic bags can take many years to decompose, thus when thrown away can cause pollution, that is why it is often re-used.

2. Recycling prevents environmental pollution.

3. Between 1987 and 1997, the percentage of solid wastes recycled increases because people are more plastic is being made and people are educated about recycling. Before 1987, their was not much plastic to be recycled,