One ton of recycled aluminum cans saves enough energy to power a laptop for more than 77 years. One ton of recycled copy paper saves up to 7,000 gallons of water, or enough water for more than 411 ...

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(THE CONVERSATION) Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. Plastics ...

(Item 4: Water bottles) Studies have linked BPA (Bisphenol A) and phthalates, chemicals found in plastic water bottles that can lead to health conditions like cancer and heart disease. If a plastic ...

Styrofoam accounts for 30% of waste in the landfill, according to Lott Industries. The company has been recycling styrofoam for over two years, and it wants to expand its mission in the community. “We ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Alex Jordan, University of Wisconsin-Stout (THE CONVERSATION) Every week, millions of ...