Recycling Impact Calculator
Recycling Impact Calculator
How This Calculator Works
The Recycling Impact Calculator estimates the environmental benefits of recycling various materials, including paper, plastic, glass, and metal. By inputting the amount of each material you recycle, the calculator provides estimates of the CO2 emissions saved, the energy conserved, and the water saved.
Benefits of Using This Calculator
- Awareness: Understand the environmental impact of your recycling efforts.
- Encouragement: See how small changes in recycling habits can lead to significant environmental benefits.
- Informed Decisions: Make informed choices about your waste management and recycling practices.
- Promotion of Recycling: Encourages more recycling by showing tangible benefits, which can inspire others to participate in recycling initiatives.
Details of the Calculator
The calculator uses standard estimates for the environmental impact of recycling each type of material:
- Paper: Recycling 1 kg of paper saves approximately 1.7 kg of CO2, 4 kWh of energy, and 26 liters of water.
- Plastic: Recycling 1 kg of plastic saves about 6.0 kg of CO2, 2 kWh of energy, and 1 liter of water.
- Glass: Recycling 1 kg of glass saves around 0.6 kg of CO2, 1 kWh of energy, and 3 liters of water.
- Metal: Recycling 1 kg of metal saves roughly 1.5 kg of CO2, 3 kWh of energy, and 10 liters of water.