There are lots of good reasons to recycle:

• We're running out of places to put all our rubbish 
• We're running out of stuff to make things with
• Recycled materials can be turned into all sorts of exciting new things
• The UK's rubbish could fill Lake Windermere in just 8 months
• Recycling just one can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours 
• It takes 24 trees to make 1 tonne of new paper 
• The average family throws away 40kg of plastic every year 
• Recycled paper takes 70% less energy and and produces 73% less air pollution 
• Just 25 plastic bottles can make a cuddly fleece 
• Old newpapers are used to make new race track surfaces 
• Your old drink can could be part of dad's next car

Plus, of course, you'll earn loads of cool stuff for you and your school!