Table 15.4 - Potential savings (%) in material recycling
Source: Bartone, 1990
  | Aluminium | Steel | Paper | Glass |
---|---|---|---|---|
Energy use | 9097 | 4774 | 2374 | 432 |
Air pollution | 95 | 85 | 74 | 20 |
Water pollution | 97 | 76 | 35 | |
Mining waste | | 97 | | 80 |
Water use | | 40 | 58 | 50 |