Recycling is one of the best ways for you to have a positive impact on the planet. Each and every item that you recycle saves enough energy that when added together can play a huge role in saving our finite resources. Your "small" part, although it may not feel like it, makes a big difference!
Did you know:
One recycled aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television or computer for
3 hours.
A six-pack of recycled aluminum cans saves enough energy to drive a car
5 miles.
40 recycled aluminum cans saves the same energy equivalent to one gallon of gasoline.
Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for
4 hours.
Recycling a 1-gallon plastic milk jug will save enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for
11 hours.
Recycling a 1-foot high stack of newspapers saves enough electricity to heat a home for
17 hours.
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