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Green HiGHliGHt AAiA is pleased to present the “Green Highlight” from the online publication “Driving toward a Cleaner environment: the Automotive Aftermarket Green Story,” produced by the association to help tell the aftermarket’s compelling eco-story. For more information, visit www.aftermarket.org/green. RECYCLING OIL FILTERS The rate at which used oil filter recycling has climbed nationally from near zero just 10 years ago.* Each year, the United States generates approximately 425 million used automotive oil filters containing 160,000 tons of iron units and 18 million gallons of oil.** An estimated 425 million oil filters are disposed of annually. Used oil filters are composed of steel – the number-one recycled material in North America – and are being recycled into new steel products, including cans, cars, appliances and construction materials. After being removed from the vehicle, a used oil filter may still contain approximately 45 percent used motor oil in weight. Two quarts of re-refined oil can be produced from one gallon of used oil. It takes less energy to produce a gallon of re-refined motor oil than to produce the same amount from crude oil. recycling 50% OIL FILTERS OIL FILTERS OIL FILTERS Environmental Impact The rate of used oil filter recycling has climbed more than 50 percent nationally from near zero just 10 years ago. Estimates suggest that 100 percent recycling of used oil filters would allow recovering 160,000 tons of steel – enough to make 16 new stadiums the size of Atlanta’s Olympic Stadium – and nearly 18 million gallons of oil. Recycling used oil filters conserves non-renewable resources and landfill space, and prevents oil from contaminating soil and water. Recycling metal saves up to 74 percent energy and 40 percent water consumption, compared with using virgin materials.*** * Filter Manufacturers Council ** Feasibility Study for Recycling Used Automotive Oil Filters in a Blast Furnace, American Iron and Steel Institute. *** Earth911 Other sources 1) Filter Manufacturers Council, www.filtercouncil.org 2) Earth911, www.earth911.com 3) CalRecycle, http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/usedoil/facts.htm The Automotive Aftermarket’s Green Story 16 | AFTERMARKET INSIDER | VOLUME 75 http://www.aftermarket.org/green http://www.filtercouncil.org http://www.earth911.com http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/usedoil/facts.htm http://www.aftermarket.org/green

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Aftermarket Insider Issue 76

Aftermarket Insider Issue 76
Contents
President’s Message
Market Intelligence
Campaign Update
Member Profile
Toolbox
Technology Update
Green Highlight
Government Affairs
Association News
Hot Dates

Aftermarket Insider Issue 76