New data shows one in five Londoners struggle to understand the benefits of recycling.

To mark Recycle Week, survey results were released showing that while 85 percent of Londoners believe recycling makes a difference, around 22 percent admit they struggle to see any benefits to it.

Company Recycle for London has produced insights to show its benefits to educate those who do not understand its use.

Ali Moore, campaign manager at Recycle for London, said: "When it comes to recycling, what goes around really does come around.

"Recycling just a few more items from around the home can make a real difference, and we want to show Londoners all the great outcomes of their recycling efforts.

"It’s easy to make recycling part of your routine – just putting a recycling bag or bin in your bathroom or bedroom can help make it become second nature."

According to Recycle for London recycled aerosols can help create new mobile phones, 76 percent of cleaning product bottles can be turned into a children's play set, while a year's worth of domestic food in a London borough could generate enough electricity to power a local primary school for more than 10 years.

During Recycle Week pop-up roadshows and events will be taking place across London, so visit www.recycleforlondon.com for more information.