Environmental benefits associated with recycling:

	conserves natural resources
	reduces waste and waste disposal costs
	can reduce energy consumption
	can reduce emissions and pollution (including environmental impacts associated with landfill sites)

Commercial benefits associated with recycled materials and products:

	can be superior to non-recycled alternatives
	can be less expensive than non-recycled alternatives
	can gain added value from a 'recycled aesthetic'
	can appeal to growing 'green consumer' and 'green procurement' markets