A slowdown in the production of goods is having an effect on recycling.

According to the Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania, the demand for recycled materials in down.

Experts urged residents not to panic and encouraged them to keep recycling.

People are asked to try not to buy items – including Christmas gifts -- that are over-packaged because extra plastic is tough to recycle.

Also, people can use reusable gift bags for presents instead of wrapping paper.

For more tips, click here to visit our Green Pages.