Use new dollar coins instead of paper dollar bills!!!! The life cycle of the new dollar coin is 30 years compared to the paper dollar which is 1.5 years . . . “The paper note is made from 75% virgin cotton 25% linen blend of paper, and industrial oil based ink which is used to produce the coloring on the paper. A metal plate is used to imprint the design on the note. Only non-recycled cotton and linen are used in the printing of the paper note. The paper dollar is bleached and shredded after circulation and only 10% is recycled. The other 90% is placed in landfills. The coin dollar allows for a complete recycle of the metal used to manufacture the coin, including the final coin when it comes out of circulation and all metal waste from the process itself.” The government could save more than $500 million yearly if the public embraces the new gold-colored dollar. Do something to help the environment - Go to your bank an ask for dollar coins and use them in every day life.
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