User:Green Lou/sandbox

Recycling reduces the amount of energy the world uses, it keeps trash out of landfills, and reduces pollution. Recycling Products can save our forests. 1 ton of recyclables saves over 5,000 KWH of energy,100 million BTU's of energy, 16.0 barrels of oil, and 810 cubic feet of landfill space. 1 ton of recycled metal saves 600 KWH of energy, 108 cubic feet of landfill space, and 11.0 million BTUs of energy. Recycling one ton of paper saves 16.8 fully grown trees, 81 cubic feet of landfill, and 7,000 gallons of water. 

Category:Recycling