Ecological Footprint of UPS:

Let's talk trash

Waste and Recycling--how you can help your environment stay clean

Fun Trash Facts:

• The average American creates up to four pounds of solid trash everyday
• In a year, the average person creates up to 560 tons of trash
• 1/10 of garbage is recycled in America
• We receive up to 4 million tons of junk mail per year
• An average person uses about 650 pounds of paper per year
• 1/3 of waste in the U.S. is generated by packaging

Recycling Facts:

• 1,500 aluminum cans are recycled every second in the U.S.
• 60% of the world's lead supply comes from recycled batteries
• It takes 90% less energy to recycle one aluminum can than to make a new one

That's a lot of waste.  But what can you do to help?

Reduce and Reuse. . .

• Reuse old bottles and plastic containers
• Use rags instead of paper towels
• Bring your own bags to the grocery store
• Donate re-usable clothes and appliances to charitable organizations
• Recycle everything you can
• Buy recycled items
• Buy in bulk (less packaging)

Things that can be recycled:

• glass
• newspapers
• metal cans, caps, lids and foil
• plastics with # 1 and # 2 stamped on them
• grocery bags
• mixed papers (computer, colored, etc.)
• Aluminum cans

For more information on how you can reduce waste, save money and get involved, check out these helpful websites:

http://www.wte.org

http://www.buyrecycled.com

http://www.epa.gov/

http://www.cleanair.org

Questions, comments, planning an event, ideas?  Contact us at EFUPS@hotmail.com