Recycling

We are always looking for ways to positively impact our environment both at work and home। At the very least we are conscious about our use and re-use of resources, starting with simple things like reusable grocery bags, keeping the thermostat down and recycling। It puts it into perspective when you realize the impact a few simple changes can make. Did you know that…

• It takes 90% less energy to recycle aluminum cans than to make them from raw material
• The energy saved from recycling 1 glass bottle could operate a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours
• Last year Americans recycled enough aluminum cans to conserve 15 million barrels of oil
• Throwing away one can is the equivalent of pouring out six ounces of gasoline
• America currently recycles 50 percent of all paper, 34 percent of plastic drink containers, and 45 percent of aluminum cans
• If all Americans recycled their Sunday paper, the country could save 500,000 trees

from Green Coast Recycling