Environmental Impact
As of April 20, 2011 SARCAN has recycled 5 Billion Containers! Congratulations Saskatchewan on reaching such an amazing milestone.
With your help, the number of containers recycled gets higher and higher every year. Keep up the good work!
At SARCAN, we are very proud of the role we play in protecting and preserving the environment, but we couldn’t do it without you. Every trip you make to SARCAN – every single beverage container you recycle – makes a difference!
2010-2011 Statistics (Printable Version)
SARCAN Recycling is one of the most efficient recyclers in North America and has one of the highest return rates, thanks to the commitment of Saskatchewan citizens to our environment!
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2009-2010 Energy Savings and Carbon Dioxide Reductions (Printable Version)
Energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions are ever-increasing concerns when looking at the impact of daily living on our planet. Using recycled materials to create new items saves energy and conserves resources.
Did you know….?
- It takes about half the amount of energy to use recycled plastic to make the same product as it would with new materials
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours or a 100-watt light bulb for four hours
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