Recycling

• Reduce, re-use, recycle

• Keep recyclables out of trash

• Buy durable and reusable items rather than disposable items

• Cardboard boxes can be used in many ways

• Shoe boxes make great little keep-sake holders for items

• Keep plastic margarine and dip containers for storing leftovers and portable food containers

• Use cloth instead of paper towels when possible

• Avoid use of Styrofoam products

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Campus Energy Facts for Recycling:

Last year, UW-Madison campus discarded 9,849 tons of materials. We were able to recycle 2,358 tons of it (24% ). Recycled products include:

• 379 tons glass/plastic/aluminum

• 117 tons scrap metal

• 1158 tons cardboard/newspaper

• 537 tons mixed office paper

• 34 tons books

• 73 tons wooden pallets

Recycling of each ton of paper saves 17 trees & 7,000 gallons of water.