Recycling is the process in which used or diminished materials are made into new products to prevent the waste of potentially useful materials, to reduce the consumption of fresh raw materials, reduce energy usage, and to reduce air pollution (from incineration) and water pollution (from landfill disposal). This is accomplished by reducing the need for “conventional” waste disposal, and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to making new products.
'Upcycling' is a relatively new phenomenon, in which broken or used goods are converted into a new, usable product. The products created through this process are generally environmentally focused, as goods or materials destined for the landfill are now able to be used productively in other forms. Investing time in upcycling will allow groups or individuals to save money on new materials, and to use creative ingenuity to replace conventional products. Some interesting upcycling ideas can be found here: http://www.upcyclemagazine.com/ The University of Northern British Columbia offers many recycling opportunities through the recycling bins throughout the campus. These materials are the main materials that are recycled at UNBC, which are: bottles (glass and plastic), jars (glass and plastic), aluminum cans, paper, newspaper, cardboard and even old cell phones. The recycling at UNBC is run by volunteers who directly work under the Prince George Public Interest Research Group, PGPIRG.
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