Recycling saves local money, creates jobs, and protects the environment. Your recycling adds up. Join the movement.
If every American with access to recycling recycled all that they could every year, together we would:
Create
NEW full-time jobs
Conserve
Barrels of oil
Reduce
Metric tons of CO2
Move the GREEN TAB below to find out the impact your family could have when you recycle and how much water that would save per year.
How many times your family recycles per year
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Estimates based on EPA WARM Model (Each person generates an average of 1.5 pounds of recyclables per day which equates to 3.8 gallons of water when recycled properly.)
Test your recycling IQ on common DOs and DON'Ts. Every program is different, so check locally to find out all the details of your program.
Recycling can vary - from town to town and even differ where you work, live, and play in your community. Some locations may accept more recyclable materials while others may accept different recyclables. Watch the video to learn how to recycle responsibly. It all adds up.
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