Recycling saves energy. According to the USEPA, it takes 96% less energy to make an aluminum can from a recycled can, 67% less energy to make a plastic bottle from recycled plastics, 60% less energy to make paper from recycled paper and 30% less energy to make glass bottles from recycled glass.
Just like the cleanest energy is the energy not used, reduce and reuse saves energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions…recycle.
New Jersey’s municipal solid waste disposal accounts for 7% of the total New Jersey greenhouse gas emissions.
Compost your organic waste.