# Recycling Recycle: Americans Not To Green Living Guy Standards

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/10/americans-not-recycling-as-much-to-green-living-guy-standards/
- Published: 2014-10-01T23:09:00-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## 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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/01/cleanup-great-pacific-garbage-patch-market/)
only 34.5%.

### Recycling Recycle

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](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/09/recycle-bowl-brings-competition-to-recycling-efforts/)
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?!?!?

**⌊Recycling recycle⌉⌊Recycling recycle⌉
 Infographic by Roll Off Dumpster Direct

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 The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living
expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author,
Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The
Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides
and more. Seth's books range from: # Build Your Own Electric Vehicle by Bob Brant
and Seth Leitman (2nd and 3rd editions) # Build Your Own Plug-in Hybrid Electric
Vehicle by Seth Leitman # Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle by Carl Vogel # Green
Lighting by Seth Leitman, Brian Clark Howard and Bill Brinsky # Solar Power For 
Your Home by David Findley # Renewable Energies For Your Home by Russel Gehrke #
Do-it-Yourself Home Energy Audits by David Findley # Build Your Own Small Wind Power
System by Brian Clark Howard and Kevin Shea # and more green living books to follow.

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