<human>:  Does recycling actually help the environment?
<bot>: Yes, recycling does help the environment by reducing the amount of waste that is sent to landfills, reducing air and water pollution, and preserving natural resources. Recycling helps keep materials out of landfills and makes it easier to reuse them in the future, which can help save energy and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, recycling reduces the energy used to make new products since it takes less energy to make products from recycled materials.