Recycling Fun Facts March 29, 2016 It takes 700 years for a plastic bottle to decompose in a landfill. It takes 500 years for an aluminum can to decompose in a landfill. 2.5 million plastic water bottles are reused everyday. Nearly 120,000 cans are recycled every minute. A recycled aluminum can is back on the shelf in 90 days. Why Recycle? It makes our planet a cleaner place to live. It saves energy. It gives us clean air and clean water. It saves our natural resources. Share this post: Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Share on Email You might also be interested in... Sewage Shingles Paint & Oil Metals Drywall Glass Printer & Ink Cartridges Batteries