In 2005, Australians used 786,000 tonnes of newsprint and 75.4% of this paper was recovered for recycling, giving Australia the highest newspaper recycling rate in the world.

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Drink cans are commonly recycled. However, many people forget about the cans they drink from away from home. Don't litter them, put them in a bin when you're finished or, better still, take them home with you.Planet Ark.

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