From glossy magazines and mailings to ice cream containers and the estimated 3 billion pizza boxes we throw out annually, there is a better way to recycle:
More and more U.S. communities have recycling programs and many households appear to be on board with separating trash from the mostly paper and plastic that can have a second or third life.
For sure, the world is producing twice as much plastic waste as it was just 20 years ago, with the bulk of it ending up in landfills, incinerated in open pits or making its way into the environment, from ocean habitats to our own respiratory and digestive systems. The Environmental Protection Agency offers this explainer on the benefits of recycling. The EPA also advises how to recycle oil, tech waste and other challenging items.
In a survey conducted as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s 2021 International Coastal Cleanup report, the organization found that on average, six in 10 Americans made incorrect assumptions about the recyclability of common plastic food delivery containers.The rest of the world could stand some better recycling practices, too. Only about 9% of the world’s plastic is successfully recycled, according to a report from the OECD.
More information on how and what you can recycle can be found at www.howlifeunfolds.com. The most important tip is to always check local recycling guidelines, which can vary. Type in your ZIP code at BeRecycled.org for a rundown on your local program.
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