December 12, 2024
Plastic has become essential to modern life. It’s durable and offers a level of versatility that makes it indispensable across multiple industries. However, with this type of convenience comes at least some costs. In the case of plastics, it’s the environmental impact of plastic disposal that weighs heavily on the industry. Recycling plastic is critical […]
November 15, 2024
Anyone who has ever been to a public recycling center has likely been witness to bins overflowing with many incorrectly sorted items strewn in. In highly populated areas this can become a challenge for public waste management workers to keep up with. Even in less populated areas, staffing shortages can create a backlog. The public […]
September 23, 2024
In a larger city, recycling is easy to manage. Recycling facilities tend to be nearby and easy to reach, so trucks can navigate neighborhoods and plan recycling pick-ups that are cost-effective. When you live in a rural area, you may not even have curbside trash hauling due to the distance between houses. If there are five […]
September 5, 2024
It’s sad to consider that of all of the recycled items in a U.S. household, around 32% of them are actually recycled. In many towns and cities, it’s cheaper for those communities to send recyclables to the landfill than it is to properly recycle them.The EPA estimates that if all recyclables were handled properly, it […]
August 13, 2024
How much is recycled in your community? A newer study finds that residential recycling rates aren’t great.27% of households do not have access to recycling.43% of households recycle.Only 21% of residential recyclables are recycled correctly. Of the materials that are improperly handled, 76% of them are improperly recycled before they leave a consumer’s home. 87% of materials […]
July 26, 2024
Take a trip back to 1960 and only 7% of items that consumers needed were properly recycled. It wasn’t the highest percentage of recyclables, but recycling was new. We had a land developer nearby who disposed of his trash and broken appliances in a sand pit that he’d later bury and build a house over it. […]
July 22, 2024
It’s expected that Americans will take more than 800 million business trips or vacations in 2024. When you’re staying at a hotel, it’s often easier to deal with recycling, but many people use home rentals like Airbnb for privacy and affordability. Camping is another popular option. When you’re on vacation, knowing how to recycle may not […]
June 26, 2024
It’s the season for summer BBQs and gatherings with family and friends. This also means that a lot of bottles and cans, paper products, and foods are purchased and served. If you’re not composting, it’s time to start.A Beyond Food report found that an event in a venue wastes as much as 20% of the […]
June 20, 2024
Summer’s a great time to be outside and enjoying the fresh air and sun. You may not have the biggest budget for your ideal outdoor living space, but you don’t have to. Using recycled materials to create the outdoor living spaces you dream of is trendy.The Benefits of Eco-Friendly Outdoor Living SpacesWhether you’re purchasing items […]
June 14, 2024
RecycleNation.com, the #1 ranked recycling tool on the internet (according to the latest rankings by FeedSpot ) has added new enhancements and user-friendly features to its site and system. The site now features a refreshed new design and straightforward and intuitive layout, designed to make the recycling process fast and easy.RecycleNation is a free online search engine […]