Fun Recycling Facts
At one time aluminium was more valuable than GOLD!
More aluminium is turned into drink containers than any other product!
Recycling one aluminium can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours!
In 1991 the Great Wall of China became the second the largest manmade structure in the world. The largest is now the Fresh Kills landfill serving New York City. It also holds the title for the highest point on the east coast!
Recycling one glass bottle will light a 100-watt light bulb for four hours!
We can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4000 kilowatts of energy and 7000 gallons of water by recycling jus one ton of paper!
97% of the worlds water is in the ocean, 2% is frozen which leaves us only 1% that is usable!
The first recorded landfill site is in the Cretan capital Knossos. The waste was placed in large pits and at various levels covered with earth!
In 1588 Queen Elizabeth I granted special privileges for the collection of rags to make paper!
It requires 30-50% less energy and creates 95% less air pollution to make new paper from recycled paper!
Recycling a stack of newspapers 3 feet tall can save one tree!
Do you have any fun facts you would like to share? Let us know!
Check out these other eco buzzwords.
Follow the picture links above to get the basic facts on each particular subject or view some of the commonly asked questions below.
- What are carbon emissions?
- How do I produce co2?
- How do I calculate my carbon footprint?
- How do I reduce my carbon footprint?
Check out these other eco buzzwords.
Follow the picture links above to get the basic facts on each particular subject.
