Think before you toss: Surprising Facts About Recycling

Did you know that recycling just one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for three hours? That’s right — a single can tossed in the recycling bin instead of the trash can make a big impact. Multiply that by millions of cans, and you start to see how recycling adds up to real energy savings.

Aluminum isn’t the only material where recycling matters. Recycling one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a 100-watt light bulb for four hours. Recycling one ton of paper can save 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water. And recycling plastics? That’s where things really get interesting.

Recycling saves energy and resources. AgTech Recycling keeps plastics out of landfills — transforming waste into reusable resin for a sustainable future.

Why Plastic Recycling Matters

While AgTech Recycling doesn’t process aluminum, our focus is on plastics — and plastics play a huge role in today’s economy. Plastic is durable, lightweight, and used everywhere, from packaging and agriculture to construction and manufacturing. But when it’s not recycled, it can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

That’s why AgTech is committed to taking post-industrial and agricultural plastic waste and giving it a second life. Every week, we keep thousands of pounds of plastic out of landfills by cleaning, processing, and re-manufacturing it into high-quality recycled resin. That resin can then be used again in new products, reducing the demand for virgin plastic and conserving valuable natural resources.

Recycling Adds Up

Here’s the bigger picture:

• Energy savings – Recycling plastics reduces the amount of oil and energy needed to create new material.

• Less landfill waste – Every ton of plastic we recycle is one less ton taking up space in local landfills.

• Environmental protection – Recycling keeps plastics out of the soil and water systems that our rural communities depend on.

• Local economic impact – Recycling creates jobs and keeps resources circulating in Georgia’s economy instead of shipping them overseas.

  
  

Think Before You Toss

The next time you’re about to throw something away, stop and ask yourself: “Can this be recycled?” Whether it’s an aluminum can in your kitchen or a roll of used plastic film on a farm, recycling makes a difference.

At AgTech, we’re proud to play our part on the industrial side — helping manufacturers and farmers reduce waste and recycle responsibly. Together, with a little awareness and action, we can keep valuable materials out of landfills and put them back to work.

✨ Think before you toss. It’s a simple step that adds up to a big impact.

AgTech Recycling is located in Quitman, Georgia, and specializes in post-industrial and

agricultural plastic recycling. By transforming scrap plastics into reusable resin, AgTech helps reduce landfill waste and supports sustainable manufacturing across the Southeast.