How Much are You Helping?
Source: www.dep.state.fl.us
If you’re doing anything green, then you’re helping a lot! A common misconception is that the efforts of just one person don’t make any real difference. This is especially prevalent when it comes to recycling. In reality, it takes a LOT of energy to make brand new products. Recycling even a little bit can make a big difference. To put things in perspective, here are some facts about how much energy you save when you recycle.
- One recycled aluminum can saves enough energy to power a television or computer for 3 hours or a 100-watt light bulb for 20 hours.
- A six-pack of recycled aluminum cans saves enough energy to drive a car 5 miles.
- Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours.
- Recycling a one-gallon plastic milk jug will save enough energy to keep a 100-watt bulb burning for 11 hours.
- Recycling a one-foot high stack of newspapers saves enough electricity to heat a home for 17 hours.
Recycling also makes a difference on campus. Don’t forget, Recyclemania is going on until April, so get out there and recycle to put NSU in the lead!