We Recycled 6,498 Cans!
February 25, 2009 by admin
So far, we have recycled approximately 6,498 cans!
We took our first load of aluminum cans to the recycling center last week. We had 202 lbs of cans and sold them for 35 cents a lb. We made $71.05.
Yes, we are a little disappointed that the price of aluminum has dropped drastically in the last few months. But that doesn’t stop us. Every little bit counts.. and it counts twofold.
- We are raising money for American Cancer Society.
- We are saving our environment.
Can $71.05 really make a difference?
Absolutely! The $71.05 we raised could be the difference between life and death. That little bit could be the amount needed to find a cure. Or, it could be enough to educate someone to go see a doctor and get diagnosed early. It could be a life changing amount.
What can $71.05 buy?
This amount can buy any of the following:
- 1 case of latex gloves
- 250 test tubes
- 3 glass Erlenmeyer flasks, which allow researchers to mix and/or store different substances, including potentially beneficial drugs, to discover their cancer-related effect
- 1 gift coupon for the ACS TLC catalog that provides women battling cancer with a complimentary wig, bra, or other personal care item
How will this help our environment?
- We kept 6,498 cans out of a landfill.
- Recycling one can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours. Therefore, we saved enough energy to run a TV for 19,494 hours! That’s over 2 years!
- Recycling 40 cans conserves the same energy as one gallon of gasoline. Therefore, we helped conserve the same energy as 162 gallons of gasoline.
Are we still recycling?
Yes… and we still need your help. You can drop off your cans at any of our drop-off locations.
Kids “CAN” make a difference!
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wow that is so awsome…….!!!!!