850 metric tons. That is equal to 60 million soda cans.
how much aluminum is made new from ore each year
Gum wrappers typically contain a very thin layer of aluminum foil, usually less than 0.01 grams in weight. The foil is used to help keep the gum fresh and protect it from moisture.
In the United States, it is estimated that over 134 million tons of municipal solid waste are disposed of in landfills each year. Globally, the amount of waste sent to landfills is in the billions of metric tons annually.
Pretty much everyone.
About .02%
enough.
Approximately 11.5 million tons of glass are discarded in American landfills each year. This accounts for about 4-5% of the total waste in landfills. Despite being recyclable, a significant portion of glass ends up in landfills due to contamination, lack of recycling facilities, and consumer habits. Efforts to improve recycling rates could help reduce this figure.
9000000000 liters
25%
a lot :)
for small purses, the candy wrappers will serve only as a design on the purse not the purse it self because it cannot handle too much weight
The term "waste management recycling" refers to a set of services that incorporates diverting as much garbage as possible to be recycled. Plastic, paper, aluminum and glass are all the most common items that can be diverted from landfills.