Here's the Simple Facts About Recycling
When you drop a bottle into a recycle bin, it will come back as something new — you know that. But did you know that by recycling you are helping to prevent global warming, create jobs, reduce pollution, and protect wildlife? Way to go!
But here's the problem. For every one bottle that is recycled, two are thrown away. What's up with that? If your best friend isn't recycling, how are you going to convince them to start? Maybe this pop quiz will do the trick.
True or False?
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
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Glass can be recycled over and over again without ever wearing out.
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Plastic bags can be recycled in your regular curbside recycling bin.
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It takes about 450 years for a plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill.
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Americans recycle about 90 percent of all their recyclable waste.
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