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Archive Home > 2008 > April > 30 > Reuse vs. recycle

Reuse vs. recycle

By Kate Ramsayer / The Bulletin
April 30, 2008

Reusing just one computer with a CRT monitor saves:

• 30 lbs. of hazardous waste.

• 77 lbs. of solid waste.

• 77 lbs. of materials.

• 147 lbs. (17.5 gallons) of water from being polluted.

• 32 tons of air from being polluted.

• 1,333....

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