RECYCLING SAVES ENERGY
Recycling saves impressive amounts of energy which, in turn, reduces greenhouse gas emissions. |
| Recycling |
Reduces Greenhouse Gas |
Energy Equivalent of |
| 1 Car |
8,811 lbs. |
502 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Refrigerator |
566 lbs. |
36 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Computer & CRT Monitor |
404 lbs. |
27 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Washing Machine |
397 lbs. |
24 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 4 Tires |
323 lbs. |
18 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 1 Television |
81 lbs. |
8 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 10 lbs. of Aluminum Cans |
16 lbs. |
7 Gallons of Gasoline |
| 10 lbs. of Corrugated Boxes |
40 lbs. |
2 Gallons of Gasoline |
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* Source: U.S. EPA Durable Goods Calculator, WARM Calculator
http://epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/waste/tools.html