Fun Facts

Did You Know?

Litter

Litter is comprised of between 40% - 60%  beverage containers.

Paper

In 2007, 56% of paper consumed in the US was recovered for recycling.  This figure equals nearly 360 pounds of paper per person in America.  (Courtesy of Paperrecycles.org)

Every day, US paper makers recover enough paper to fill a train of boxcars that is 15 miles long. (Courtesy of Paperrecycles.org)

For every ton of paper that is recycled, 17 trees are saved. (Courtesy of Recycling-Revolution.com)

Energy Use

Using recycled materials to generate new materials uses significantly less energy than creating product out of raw materials.  (Courtesy of Recycling-Revolution.com)

• Recycled aluminum takes 95% less energy
• Recycled plastic takes 70% less energy
• Recycled steel takes 60% less energy
• Recycled glass takes 40% less energy
• Recycled newspaper takes 40% less energy.