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Recycling is the process of using used materials to make new products. Recycled materials stay out of landfills. The amount of energy used to process materials is substantially less than what is used to process the same amount of new, raw materials.Recycling International: Recycling: Basic Facts
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- A wide range of materials can be recycled, including polystyrene, glass, aluminum, water, paper and plasticU.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Municipal Solid Waste - Recycling
- 1999: 64 million tons of material recycledU.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Municipal Solid Waste - Recycling
- 2006: Over 8,000 curbside recycling programs across the U.S.U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Municipal Solid Waste - Recycling
- Common methods: Curbside recycling, city recycling centers and specially scheduled eventsRecycling Directory by State
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Because of its ability to be recycled indefinitely and the large energy savings involved, aluminum is one of the best materials for recycling. Energy savings from recycling aluminum is 94 percent.Recycling International: Recycling: Basic Facts As a result, it is one of the most commonly recycled materials. As of 2008, at least 11 states had container deposit laws that included aluminum can recycling.Bottlebill.org: Bottle Bills in the USA -
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View All Recycling Questions (92) | Ask a QuestionDoes anyone know what you're supposed to do with batteries when they're dead? (2 Answers)Here is what I've found in this website: http://www.grinningplanet.com/2004/12-21/battery-recycling-article.htm "Today's standard household batteries—the AA's, AAA's, C's, D's, and 9-volts that you pick up at the supermarket or drug store—have been ... read moreCan I recycle my Brita filter? (1 Answer)Starting 12 January 2009, Brita has recycling program. I guess they understand concern from good consumers like @danielle http://www.brita.com/us/support/filter-recycling/ From the above website, there are two ways to participate: Option ... read moreWhat kinds of products do recycled computers get turned into? (9 Answers)plastic components get shredded and turned back into plastic raw material. precious metals in circuit boards and wiring get extracted and reused. glass material from tube monitors get cleaned of ... read more
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Garbage and Recycling (Young Discoverers: Environmental Facts and Experiments) - $7.95
Explaining the difference between biodegradable and non-biodegradable garbage, this book shows how glass, metal, and wool can be easily recycled. How Can I Help? boxes give suggestions for the young environmentalist who wants to recycle at ...
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Roger Ebert: "Take my word for it. In 74 seconds, this little film has everything."
Reddit is recycling itself a lot faster than it used too...matty_b | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 09, 2009 02:11 AM) -
When I grow up... I want to be like mommy! [pic]
[...] familiar, then I remembered I received it as a present from an aunt last Christmas. "Laugh Out Loud Internet Jokes". I'm usually really grateful but this one thing went straight in the recycling bin without the cover even being opened. Jeez.peepeepeep | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 09, 2009 01:53 AM) -
Light Exchange
[...] maybe we'll have to be onh the watch for any more exchange programs this year, or at leasy be at the ready for next year.loved the recycling rant. i have to say that i did a very big happy dance when i got the green bin. i just can't believe it took the [...]smothermother | http://diaryofaturtlehead.wordpress.com/ Original | Permalink (November 09, 2009 01:39 AM) -
Dear Penn And Teller: Bullshit!
The most egregious sin of this Bullshit episode was Penn attacking recycling paper. [paraphrasing]: > You might think that you're saving a forest by recycling paper, but the reality is that most paper is grown on **tree farms!!** [...]Fauster | http://www.reddit.com/ Original | Permalink (November 09, 2009 01:22 AM) -
Drowning in Paper
No joke. My favorite day from public school paperwork: One sheet (in a bright color) from the RECYCLING CLUB asking us to please recycle, reuse, reduce, etc. And to please use both sides of each paper... This was printed on TWO SHEETS. One-sided. I [...]Tracey - Just Another Mommy Blog | http://amommystory.blogspot.com/ Original | Permalink (November 09, 2009 01:11 AM)
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Roger Ebert: "Take my word for it. In 74 seconds, this little film has everything."
