Simple Recycling Calculator
Calculate the environmental and financial impact of your recycling efforts
Your Monthly Recycling
Paper Products
Newspapers, cardboard, office paper, etc.
Plastic Products
Bottles, containers, packaging, etc.
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