Recycling is reported throughout human history but has come a long way since the time when humans reused broken tools and pottery when materials were scarce. . May 17 marks World Recycling Day, officially declared by UNESCO, and aimed at raising awareness on the importance of recycling as a tool for proper waste management and to paliate climate change. . But what is recycling? Recycling is understood as the mechanism through which a certain material is processed to later give it a new use. In this way, we put that material back into operation and prevent it from becoming waste. . Glass, paper, metal and plastic are recyclable materials and there are numerous specialized entities in charge of processing this type of waste. . Reduce and reuse before recycling Before recycling, we should consider reducing and reusing. After all, the purpose remains the same: making the most of resources and reducing waste. . We can reduce our waste by shopping mindfully, trying to find unpacked goods or products with a biodegradable packaging. It is key to reduce plastic packaging, as plastic waste is currently the biggest pollution problem we are facing. . Simple actions such as using tote bags or buying unpacked products can make a huge difference. But there’s also a lot we can do by reusing materials. We can give written paper a new use, by using it to take notes, or reuse plastic containers to give them a new use at home. . More about Circular Economy Platform of the Americas visit: www.circulareconomyplatform.org . Building a Circular Conscious Continent 🌱 #workersday2022 #diadeltrabajador2022 . #circulareconomy #economíacircular #economiacircular #inclusiveeconomy #circulareconomyplatform #circulareconomyforum #foroeconomiacircular #cefa2017 #cefa2018 #cefa2019 #arubatv #aruba #cepamericas #zerowaste #sustainabledevelopment #desarollosostenible #cradletocradle #c2c #blueeconomy #biomimicry #closedloopcycleproduction #ecodesign #upcycle #sustainabledesign #cefaV