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Recycling saves energy, natural resources and landfill space. By recycling what we can, we help the
environment.
Approximately 650 tons of garbage went into the Central Maui Landfill each day in 2006. That equals 1,300,000 pounds per day or
roughly 10 pounds per person each day. The national average is only 5 pounds per person each day.
When you recycle just one aluminum can, you save energy equivalent to one cup of gasoline. That means 16 cans
saves one gallon of gas. Another way to look at it is through electricity. One recycled can saves enough electricity to light a 100
watt light bulb for 3.5 hours.
If you do not recycle, the items do not just disappear. They go into the landfill. Once an item is covered, it takes
an incredible amount of time to decompose. Every aluminum can that gets buried takes 80 to 100 years to decompose. Plastic takes 700
years once it is buried and glass takes an astonishing 1 million years to decompose. RECYCLING JUST MAKES SENSE!
Don’t forget about the money! Each time you purchase a beverage container, you give the state your money to hold. By
recycling, you get that money back. Every 20 containers equal $1.00. Just think of how much bottled water, soda and beer each
household consumes. A family of four might each have two drinks a day. That equals $12 every month. Get your money back. You deserve
it.
Mahalo for recycling! |
