It is estimated that billions of candy wrappers are thrown away each year globally. Recycling programs can help reduce this waste and minimize the environmental impact.
Around 60% of aluminum cans are recycled each year in the United States, which amounts to approximately 60 billion cans. This high rate of recycling is due to the fact that aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality.
Aluminium cans can be recycled indefinitely without losing quality. The recycling process allows the aluminium to be melted down and reformed into new cans, making it a sustainable material.
There are approximately 25 empty 12-ounce aluminum cans that make up a pound.
There are approximately 37.14 fluid ounces in a pound. Therefore, it would take about 1.5 cans of 24oz to make a pound.
90,000 cans are thrown away every minute by Americans ourselves.Sad, huh?
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