Video 5 of the Smart Recycling Unit. Return to HOPE Headquarters, where we unravel the history and impact of landfills and the transformative power of recycling. Discover how the old solution of dumping waste into landfills, once considered innovative, has significant environmental drawbacks, from releasing methane - a potent greenhouse gas - to polluting our precious soil and water sources. But there's hope on the horizon! Recycling emerges as a superhero in this narrative, offering a second life to what we discard and reducing our reliance on landfills. Imagine a plastic bottle or an old newspaper reborn as something entirely new and useful. This video illuminates the recycling process, from your recycling bin to the recycling center, where materials are sorted, cleaned, and repurposed. Join us to understand why recycling isn't just about waste - it's about creating a sustainable future, one recycled item at a time.

Originally released by Fuelblue, 2024. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on August 08, 2024.