Waste prevention and recycling can result in significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Spartanburg County recycled 56,909 tons of MSW resulting in an environmental impact equivalent to: eliminating electricity usage by 47,229 households for one year; 2,487 acres of forest preserved from deforestation; or conserving 40,474,966 gallons of gasoline.
The environmental equivalencies are based on conversion factors available through the WAste Reduction Model (WARM) developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This on-line calculator is available by clicking here.
Other on-line calculators include the following:
- Household Greenhouse Gas Emissions - You can use the following online calculator to get a rough “ballpark” estimate of your personal or family’s greenhouse gas emissions and explore the impact of taking various actions to reduce your emissions. Click here to start.
- The Recycling Calculator from the National Recycling Coalition - click here.
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