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source: http://www.umass.edu/recycle/
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Recycled glass saves 50% energy vs. virgin glass. The energy saving from recycling 1 bottle will power…

bulleta 100 watt light bulb for 1 to 4 hours

bulleta computer for 25 minutes

bulleta colour TV for 20 minutes

bulleta washing machine for 10 minutes

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