Recycling Impact Calculator

Recycling saves energy and reduces CO₂ compared to producing materials from virgin resources. Aluminium recycling saves 95% of the energy needed for primary smelting

The calculator uses the standard published formula for recycling calc. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.

This calculator works with kilograms, inches, percentages, watts. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.

The core formula is: CO₂ saved = Weight recycled × CO₂e saving factor. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.