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Published Jun,13 2017 | By Emily Beach

Recycling diverts waste from landfills and helps protect the environment. Many recycled materials also offer indirect economic benefits by keeping prices low on popular products. In addition, it's possible to earn cash from your local recycling center by collecting items ranging from aluminum cans to scrap paper.

Emily Beach works in the commercial construction industry in Maryland. She received her LEED accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2008 and is in the process of working towards an Architectural Hardware Consultant certification from the Door and Hardware Institute. She received a bachelor's degree in economics and management from Goucher College in Towson, Maryland.