Recycling Facts and Figures

How many tonnes of waste did the UK produce last year?

Up to ____% of a vehicle can be recycled.

Copper cans can be recycled and ready to use in just 6 weeks.

The UK recycles more than most other EU countries.

Most rubbish that is thrown away could be recycled.

More than half of an old car can be recycled.

Most people think that recycling is easy.

Aluminium is an easy material to recycle.

Glass can only be recycled a few times.

Recycling paper uses less energy than making it.

The UK uses more plastic than paper and cardboard.

UK families recycle all their plastic.

Plastic doesn't last forever in landfill.