10% of the average grocery bill pays for packaging (mostly paper and plastics) - that's more than goes to the farmers.
One-third of all garbage discarded by Americans is packaging.
Used computer printer laser cartridges can be refilled or recycled. Empty toner cartridges can be mailed free to their maker if shipped via UPS or Mailboxes, Etc. For more information, call Cannon at 800-962-2708m Hewlett-Packard at 800-527-3753, or Apple at 800-776-2333.
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ALPAR Members and Major Contributors
ALPAR programs are made possible by the generous support of our member companies and other businesses who are dedicated to keeping Alaska beautiful through litter prevention and recycling. Special recognition goes to our shippers, TOTE and Horizon Lines, for their generosity in making the backhaul of recyclables possible for south-central Alaska. And, to BP for their support of ALPAR's statewide litter prevention programs.
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