Plastic Recycling Facts

pure planet Trecujcling PLASTIC RECYCLING FACTS 50% Almost 50% of all UK households have access to a plastic pot, tub and tray kerbside collection scheme 1 TONNE Recycling just 1 20,000 two litre drinks bottles or 120,000 carrier bags weighs 1 tonne plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a 60W Recycled plastics bottle can enjoy a new life as park benches, seating or tables light bulb for 6. 75% hours It takes 75% less energy to make a plastic bottle from recycled plastic compared with using'virgin' materials Saurces: http://www.eydenowpartnersorguk http://www.chm.bris.acuk/wehprojects2004/whitehead/Tacts.htm http:/www.wrap.org.uk/ http://www.eaforce.co.uk