Explain the following term: Recycling

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The process of collecting and processing materials that are not of any use and then turning them into new products is known as recycling.
Iron and steel scrap, aluminum cans, glass bottles, paper, wood, and plastics are the materials that are recycled.
Recycling is important to keep our environment clean, conserve natural resources and prevent pollution.

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