What & Why to Recycle
May 29th, 2009
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| aluminum cans | - it takes 90% less energy to recycle aluminum cans than to make new ones ! - Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television for four hours! |
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| glass bottles | – The energy we save when we recycle one glass bottle is enough to light a traditional light bulb for four hours | .jpg) |
| paper | – For every 2000 pounds of paper (1 ton) recycled, we save 7,000 gallons of water free from chemicals. -Recycled paper requires 64% less energy than making paper from virgin wood pulp, and can save many trees - Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees |
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84 percent of all household waste can be recycled.
