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Obviously this means there is still a great deal of waste which could be recycled instead of ending up in landfill sites which in turn is harmful to the environment.

Recycling is an excellent way of saving energy and conserving the environment.
Did you know that:

1. 1 recycled tin can would save enough energy to power a television for 3 hours.
2. 1 recycled glass bottle would save enough energy to power a computer for 25 minutes.
3. 1 recycled plastic bottle would save enough energy to power a 60-watt light bulb for 3 hours.
4. 70% less energy is required to recycle paper compared with making it from raw materials.
   

Some Interesting Recycle Facts

• Up to 60% of the rubbish that ends up in the dustbin could be recycled.
• The unreleased energy contained in the average dustbin each year could power a television for 5,000 hours.
• The largest lake in the Britain could be filled with rubbish from the UK in 8 months.
• On average, 16% of the money you spend on a product pays for the packaging, which ultimately ends up as rubbish.
• As much as 50% of waste in the average dustbin could be composted.
  Up to 80% of a vehicle can be recycled.
• 9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were made easier.

Why not do your bit and start recycling more today!