How Much Paper Is Recycled Each Year
. Most of the waste by weight from schools comes from just. Its estimated that there are already 165 million tons of plastic debris floating around in the oceans threatening the health and safety of marine life.Around 4900 Mt60 of all plastics ever producedwere discarded and are accumulating in landfills or in the natural environment Fig. What types of waste are produced. Instead of being recycled 1 billion Christmas cards are also put in the bin.
The figure for primary schools is even higher at 45kg per pupil.
Each year the UK spends a combined total of around 700 million on unwanted presents. Around 4900 Mt60 of all plastics ever producedwere discarded and are accumulating in landfills or in the natural environment Fig. The average secondary school produces 22kg of waste per pupil each academic year. Its estimated that there are already 165 million tons of plastic debris floating around in the oceans threatening the health and safety of marine life.
