Facts Facts and More Recycling Facts

• Up to 60% of recycling that ends up in our rubbish bins could have been recycled
• This unreleased energy in our bins would be enough to power a television for up to 5,000 hours (far more than any self proclaimed coach potatoe could handle in a month.) In fact it adds up to 30 days of non stop television day and night!
• The largest lake in Britain could be filled with rubbish from the UK in 8 months. Just for the fact lovers, the largest lake in Britain is Loch Lomond at 71.2 sq. km
• On average 16% of the price you pay for a product is packaging costs which ultimately ends up in our rubbish bins anyway.
• As much as 80% of any vehicle could be recycled
• As much as 50% of the average dustbin
• 9 out of 10 people would recycle more if it were made easier.

Some astonishing facts that really does put even further emphasis on recycling for a better future.