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Introduction:
This lesson discusses how to conserve resources and recycle. How much do you really know about recycling? At this Web site you can learn more about the content of our landfills and the positive effects of recycling programs.

Links to Explore:
Thomas Recycling Facts and Statistics
http://www.thomasrecycling.com/facts.htm

Directions:

• Click on the link and read the recycling statistics.
• When you have finished, answer the following questions:

1.			What are the three largest categories of municipal solid waste?
2.			By recycling an aluminum can instead of making one from virgin ore, how much energy do you save?
3.			What is lightweighting?
4.			How many times can glass be recycled?
5.			How many resources are saved with every ton of glass recycled instead of manufactured new?
6.			How many times can Styrofoam be recycled?