Why Recycling Matters

• Recycling 1 ton of paper saves around 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water
• Recycling plastic reduces oil consumption and prevents pollution
• Recycling 1 aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for 3 hours
• The average American produces about 4.4 pounds of trash per day
• About 75% of waste is recyclable, but only about 30% actually gets recycled