Milk Jug Guy Newspaper Guy Battery Guy Plastic Bottle Guy Tire Guy Dottie Bottle Can Guy
Recycled milk jugs are made into new containers, plastic lumber, car parts and shopping carts. Recycled paper
is made into notebook paper, grocery bags, envelopes and other items.
Car and truck (lead-acid) batteries must be recycled in South Carolina
- it's the law.
Recycled plastic soft drink bottles are made into new containers, T-shirts, stuffed animals and carpet. Recycled tires are made into rubber for roads, mats, walkways and even mousepads. Glass is 100 percent recyclable and can be recycled over and over. Recycled aluminum cans are made into new cans and may be back on the store shelf within six weeks of being recycled.
Paper Guy - We throw away more paper than anything else. What can you do? Start a paper recycling program at your school and buy recycled products made from recycled paper and other materials. Recycle your homework! Backpack Guy - Many of your school supplies are made from recycled materials, including backpacks made from plastic soft drink bottles. Buy recycled! Clean Air Kid - Help keep the air clean by riding your bike or walking to nearby places. Conserving electricity also helps keep the air clean because power plants don't have to burn as much fossil fuel. Spare the air!
Splash - You can conserve water. Don't let faucets drip - turn them off tightly after each use. Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth. Keep a container of water in the refrigerator to avoid running water for a cold drink. Conserve water! E2 - Conserve energy by turning off TVs, radios and computers when not in use. Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Decide what you want before you open the refrigerator door. Use the sunlight whenever you can - sit by a window to read. Save energy! Compost Guy - Compost is nature's way of recycling. You can compost yard waste, like leaves and twigs, and many foods. Leave grass clippings on the lawn when you mow. ItŐs a great way to add nutrients to the soil and saves work and time, too. Don't forget to compost!
Motor Oil Guy - Careless dumping of used motor oil can harm aquatic life, wildlife and water supplies. Tell your parents to recycle their used oil, filters and bottles at collection sites across the state. Don't pour South Carolina's future down the drain! Curtis the Crab - The beach is not only a fun place to play, but it's also the home to hundreds of animals. Some animals mistake trash for food and become sick after eating it. That's why it's important to clean up all litter from the beach after a day of sun and fun. Leave only footprints in the sand! Patriot Can Guy - Remember to keep our state and national parks clean. Don't litter - put trash in its proper place. Take aluminum cans, plastic soft drink bottles and newspapers home with you for recycling or recycle them at the park if possible. It's the patriotic thing to do!
Letter Lady & Box Guy
The U.S. Postal Service buys more than $200 million in recycled content products each year. Did you know that pencils are made from mail that cannot be delivered? Recycle your unwanted mail, too!
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