1. Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees!
2. One domestic auto manufacturer uses approximately 50 million soda bottles a year to produce components (grills, bumpers, trunk liners, etc.) for new cars and trucks.
3. Recycling scrap steel reduces related water pollution, air pollution, and mining by about 70%.
4. Americans throw away enough aluminum each year to rebuild the entire commercial air fleet.
5. The energy saved by recycling one glass jar can power a 100-watt light bulb for four hours.
6. Much of the paper that you recycle is used to make tissue & toilet paper, paper towels & napkins or construction materials such as gypsum board, insulation, and roofing materials.
7. A significant number of plastic soda bottles are used to make new carpet and clothing.