Recycling Saves EnergyRecycling saves impressive
amounts of energy which, in turn, reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The Original Recyclers® since 1907
Recycling saves impressive amounts of energy which, in turn, reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
The Original Recyclers® since 1907
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Recycling |
Reduces Greenhouse Gas Emissions by (CO2 equivalent) |
Which is the Energy Equivalent of |
| 1 Car | 8,811 lbs | 502 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Refrigerator | 566 lbs. | 36 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Computer & CRT Monitor | 404 lbs. | 27 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Washing Machine | 397 lbs. | 24 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 4 Tires | 323 lbs. | 18 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Television | 81 lbs. | 8 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 10 lbs. of Aluminum Cans | 16 lbs. | 7 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 10 lbs. of Corrugated Box | 40 lbs. | 2 Gallons of Gasoline |
Source: U.S. EPA Durable Goods Calculator, WARM Calculator http://epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/waste/tools.html
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