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Title

Focus Sheet: Recycling Benefits the Environment (2000)

Month-Year PublishedJanuary 2002
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This document outlines some of the actual environmental benefits achieved through Washington′s 2000 recycling efforts.

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Publication Number02-07-004
Author(s)Newman, Gretchen
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Number of pages 2
Keywords gases, recycling, water
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Abstract Long Description

This document outlines some of the actual environmental benefits achieved through Washington′s 2000 recycling efforts.

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How Recycling: -Conserves natural resources -Provides environmentally preferable sources of raw materials -Saves energy -Reduces greenhouse gas emissions -Reduces emissions of air and water pollutants.

For the amount of each recyclable material collected: -BTUs Saved -Barrels of Oil Saved -Greenhouse Gases Reduced

If you are unable to read this file in its current format, please contact Gretchen Newman or Michelle Payne for a copy of the file in MS Word (XP or former version).

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