Recycled materials are used for many things after they are processed. When recycled materials are used to make new products we save our natural resources.

Where do recycled materials go after they are processed?

Steel food cans: Appliances, Auto Parts, Construction Beams

Aluminum Cans: New Soda Cans, Siding

Paper: New Paper, Building Insulation, Packaging

Plastics: Plant Pots, Plastic Lumber, Can Liners, Lawn Furniture

Glass: New Glass Packaging, Decorative Tiles, Paving Materials

Magazines: Greeting Cards, Paperboard

Oil: Marine Grade Diesel Fuel, Motor Oil

Newspaper: Cellulose Insulation for Homes

For interesting facts and benefits about recycling visit the following websites:

http://www.packnboxnow.com/library/teaching_kids_about_recycling.htm

http://www.recycling-revolution.com/recycling-facts.html

http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-recycling

http://recyclingfacts.org/

http://www.buyrecycled.com/facts.htm

http://www.all-recycling-facts.com/

http://ww http://www.benefits-of-recycling.com/w.recyclingfactsguide.com/

http://recyclingfacts.com/

http://www.recyclingsuperguide.com/

http://valuestockguide.com/recycling-saves-money/