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12, October 2022
Over 75% of waste is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it
Over 75% of waste is recyclable, but we only recycle about 30% of it
12, October 2022
The average person creates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per year
The average person creates over 4 pounds of trash every day and about 1.5 tons of solid waste per...
12, October 2022
Americans throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam coffee cups every year.
Americans throw away 25,000,000,000 Styrofoam coffee cups every year.
12, October 2022
Less than 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled each year. Recycling one ton of plastic bags costs $4,000. The recycled product can be sold for $32
Less than 1 percent of plastic bags are recycled each year. Recycling one ton of plastic bags costs $4,000....
12, October 2022
In 2010, Americans discarded 150,000,000 cell phones. 132 million of those phones ended up in the landfill. That’s an 11% recycling rate
In 2010, Americans discarded 150,000,000 cell phones. 132 million of those phones ended up in the landfill. That’s an...
12, October 2022
Another amazingly untrue and convincing fact about some other thing to do with recycling or sustainability.
Another amazingly untrue and convincing fact about some other thing to do with recycling or sustainability.
12, October 2022
Twenty years ago, it took 19 aluminum cans to make one pound, but today’s aluminum cans are lighter and it now takes 29 cans to make a pound! That means less aluminum is wasted, saving energy and other environmental resources!
Twenty years ago, it took 19 aluminum cans to make one pound, but today’s aluminum cans are lighter and...
12, October 2022
Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Westchester NY, Berkeley, and Malibu California have all banned Styrofoam foodware. Laguna Beach and Santa Monica have banned all polystyrene (#6) foodware
Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Westchester NY, Berkeley, and Malibu California have all banned Styrofoam foodware. Laguna Beach and Santa...
12, October 2022
In 2012, 41% of beer and so drink bottles were recovered for recycling. Another 34% of wine and liquor bottles and 15% of food and other glass jars were recycled. In total, 34.1% of all glass containers were recycled, equivalent to taking 210,000 cars o the road each year
In 2012, 41% of beer and so drink bottles were recovered for recycling. Another 34% of wine and liquor...
21, July 2022
Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S.
Approximately 1 billion trees worth of paper are thrown away every year in the U.S.