Introduction
In today’s world, the importance of recycling cannot be overstated. It’s a crucial part of the green living movement, helping us reduce waste, conserve resources. Moreover and protect the environment. However, despite the many benefits of recycling, many Americans are still not doing enough. Especially to meet green living standards.
According to recent data, recycling rates in the United States have been stagnant for years. That’s only about a third of all waste being recycled. This is a concerning trend, as it suggests that we still have a long way to go in terms of promoting sustainable living practices. In this article, we’ll explore why Americans are not recycling as much as they should be. In addition, what we can do to encourage more people to take up this vital habit. So, let’s dive in and discover how we can all do our part to create a greener, more sustainable world!
Americans continue to improve recycling habits, but what exactly is getting recycled? Roll Off Dumpster Direct has compiled recycling data into a new infographic, depicting what happens to specific recycling materials.
The goal here is to educate people on proper disposal of recyclables.
To put perspective on the infographic, just think that Americans recycled and composted almost 87 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2012. As well, in the same year, Americans generated over 251 million tons of trash; which makes the recycling rate only 34.5%.
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Even though it’s vogue to recycle those yard trimmings and paper products, food waste that is plastic, metal, aluminum or paper (“other waste”) makes up a big portion of generated waste; meaning the stuff NOT recycled alot.
On the other hand, I recycle about 90-95 percent of what I bring in the house and trimmings too. Let’s get moving so we can cut our collection costs and increase recycling revenues. Right?!?!?
Infographic by Roll Off Dumpster Direct
