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What natural resources are saved by recycling plastic?
The natural resources that are saved by recycling plastic would be oil and coal. This is because the oil is used to make the plastic and the coal is used by the factory.
Advantages of recycling paper?
Paper recycling & paper shredding is good for environment & planet. Through paper recycling you can save trees, oil, water & electricity which is used to make new paper. http://advancesecuritydestruction.com.au/
How many gallons of oil are saved by recycling 1 ton of paper?
For "new" paper, oil would be used in making paper:During logging operationsDuring transporting the wood to the millDuring transporting finished goods to marketAs most paper mills use waste wood and bark for steam production, the use of oil for heating, pulp digestion and calendering operations wold be minimized.Creating new paper from post consumer paper would still require material transportation from the collection site to the mill and product transportation from the mill to market. Oil or other fossil fuel would be required for plant energy needs.As a consequence the oil needs for the two alternatives might be close to equivalent.
How much oil will be saved by recycling 1 ton of plastic?
Every 1 ton of plastic recycled can save amount of water that can be used by 1 person for 2 months or almost 1800 pounds of oil or 1 year of 2 people's energy requirement. Over it, recycling plastic saves money this optimizing resources as well as consumer surpluses.http://www.blueplanetrecycling.ca/about-us/
What is open loop recycling?
Production system in which the waste or byproduct of oneprocess or product is used in making another product. For example, recycling waste newspaper to make paper-board or other types of paper. It is also the name of an oil absorbent company based out of Union, MO http://recyclemats.com/
Where is there an oil recycling facility in Alaska and what do they do with the oil?
There is a Anchorage Recycling Center. Used oil can be used as fuel for furnaces and Boilers.
Are there any places that I can buy oil that will also take my old oil for recycling?
Yes there are many places that you can buy oil and will take your old oil for recycling
What companies have an oil recycling program?
There are many companies that have oil recycling programs available. One would be able to find oil recycling programs at companies such as NAPA, Pep Boys, or Jiffy-Lube.
Are there any recycling projects in South Africa?
Used Oil: www.rosefoundation.org.za Waste Paper: www.paperpickup.co.za Plastic: www.petco.co.za Some schools have glass banks Makro has electronic recycling Pick & Pay has battereies, plastic, fluorescent tubes.
Describe three practiices that protect and conserve oil?
By reducing the use of oil, reusing it as much as possible, and recycling it to make new products.
Where does the oil get put in in an oil change?
It is added to the top of the engine. If you are asking about the old oil, check with your local government for a recycling facility or automotive center for free recycling drop off.
How do you dispose car oil appropriately?
Take it to a recycling center. Most Auto Parts Stores will take used oil for recycling. Walmart will also take it.
