What is the difference between Diversion Rate and Recycling Rate? Diversion and Recycling rates are ways of measuring waste disposal. A diversion rate is a calculation explaining the amount of waste that is diverted away from landfills. The diversion rate considers what can be diverted by using the 3 R’s of the Recycling Hierarchy: • Reduce: Actions such as composting certain wastes or using silverware instead of plastic utensils • Reuse: Reusing individual products in a different way like taking an old tire and making…
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