You might also find recycled auto parts, like tires, in things like new roads, or as a fuel in the production of electricity, cement, iron and paper. And many auto fluids can be recycled too. And when you buy parts for your Eco-Auto, you save money by buying "remanufactured" - one of the 4 R's of Eco Auto care.

In the auto industry there are "4 R's of Conservation:" reduce, reuse, recycle and remanufacture. Rebuilding parts like water pumps, starters, transmission and alternators saves the energy and resources required to make new parts. And rebuilt parts often exceed exceed original specs because remanufacturing often identifies original design flaws, correcting them the second time around.
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Between 1980 and 1986, 98 million automotive batteries, containing 900,00 tons of lead went unrecovered. So make sure you recycle your old batteries to a battery recovery center in your community. It's the law.

Do you know what "battery breakers" are? Make sure your old car battery goes to one. Companies that recycle car batteries are called "breakers;" they crack them open to recover the sulfuric acid, lead and polypropylene inside. Batteries contain toxic materials, so be sure to buy your car batteries from someone who will give you credit for your old battery (most retailers do this) and recycle it properly.

Some experts say that almost 40% of the pollution in our ground water is from used motor oil. One quart of oil can pollute thousands of gallons of water so take your used motor oil to a collection facility for recycling.

When you buy motor oil, see if the label says, "contains recycled oil". Used oil can be processed to be just as good as new. And if consumers ask for recycled oil, manufacturers will see a marketing opportunity. Also, synthetic motor oil is a good alternative for your vehicle and our environment. Besides increasing gas mileage and reducing emissions, it's durability allows up to twice as many miles between changes, reducing the amount of oil to be recycled or disposed of.

If your old car is nearing the end of the road, think of recycling it whole. Try donating it to a local trade school for use in their shop classes. If they accept it, you can count it as a deduction when you do your taxes. If it is not accepted, take it to a responsible auto recycling center.There a number of websites that accept cars and pick them up nationwide for free with full tax deductions.
Example of car donation websites: http://www.8002donate.org/

What does "burning rubber" mean in Eco-Auto terms?
Scrap tires are an excellent fuel resource burning 40 percent hotter than coal. By mixing scrap tires with coal for fuel, you lower air-polluting emissions from the coal and reduce or even eliminate a solid waste. Recycle your tires and be an Eco-Auto owner.

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