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90,000 cans are thrown away every minute by Americans ourselves.Sad, huh?
It is estimated that over 100 billion aluminum cans are thrown away each year worldwide. These cans can take hundreds of years to decompose in landfills, making recycling them an important environmental initiative. Recycling aluminum cans also saves energy and reduces the demand for raw materials.
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As many tires to go around the globe 5 times.
In New Zealand, approximately 5 million tin cans are thrown away each week. This figure reflects the overall waste generated, including both food and beverage cans. The recycling rate for tin cans in New Zealand is relatively high, but a significant number still end up in landfills due to improper disposal. Efforts are ongoing to improve recycling practices and reduce waste.
Each day, more that 3,000 nappies are thrown away.
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over 10,000 boat sails are thrown away, but this is usually due to damage.
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