Every ton of office paper recycled into new paper products saves 17 trees and reduces water usage by 7,000 gallons (Natural Resources Defense Council and others).

California Government Web Sites

The Department of Conservation, Division of Recycling
EPA Region 9 Home Page

Industry / Agency Web Sites

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
Steel Recycling Institute
NAPCOR, the National Association for PET Container Resources
London Metal Exchange
Environmental Defense

Educational - Web Sites for Kids

Welcome to Recycle City!
ROSCOE's Recycle Room
The Environmental Protection Agency's "Explorers' Club"
National Association for PET Container Resources
Environmental Defense Fund
The Environmental Hotline