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In the US, about 35% of the countries waste is recycled. The remaining waste is sent to the landfills according to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). While other countries such as Austria, Germany, South Korea, and others recycle way over half of their national waste. Would you like to help boost our countries percentages?! Here is how you can help below.
WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED?
WHAT CAN BE RECYCLED?
Soft-covered and Paperback books, Cereal boxes
Frozen food boxes
Plastic containers #1 thru #7 (except Styrofoam)
Cardboard boxes (must be broken down)
Magazines and catalogues
Newspapers and inserts
All white, colored and coated papers, Brochures and pamphlets
Correspondence papers (letterhead, direct mail pieces and advertising)
Envelopes (even with plastic windows or labels), Folders (manila, coated or colored), Note pads, Self-adhesive notes.
Posters, Receipts
what cannot be recycled?
what cannot be recycled?
Tissue, Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
Plastic cutlery such as Spoons, knives, & forks
Styrofoam (polystyrene) or paper products that are food contaminated.
Plastic Bags
Food Waste
Pencil Shavings
All Laminated Paper
Candy Wrappers
Capri Sun containers, chip bags or other packing with Mylar
Wax Coated Milk Cartons
No glass containers
can electronics be recycled?
can electronics be recycled?
Some electronic items that can be recycled include:
Cell phones
Computers
Tablets
Game consoles
Laptops
Printers
Televisions
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