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Plastic Recycling
Information
Studies shows the U.S. goes through 100 billion
plastic shopping bags annually. An estimated 12 million
barrels of oil is required to make that many plastic
bags.
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Newspaper Recycling Information
For every ton of paper used for recycling the
savings are:
- At least 3000 liters of water
saved
- 3000-4000 KWh of electricity
(enough to supply lighting for an avaerage size 3
bedroom home for one year).
- 95% reduction in air pollution
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