Here's an interesting set of facts that I learned from my little 7th Generation email newsletter today. Just figured I'd share. Especially interesting given the current economy....
- Percent of U.S. household waste currently being recycled: 33
- Percent of U.S. household waste that could be recycled: 75
- Cost per ton of garbage collection in the U.S.: $70-$200
- Cost per ton of curbside recycling in the U.S.: $50-$150
- Number of jobs created per 10,000 tons of waste incinerated: 1
- Number of jobs created per 10,000 tons of waste landfilled: 6
- Number of jobs created per 10,000 tons of waste recycled: 36