Many people have been talking about Pyrolysis as a solution to the plastics-recycling problem. Does this method offer the solution some experts claim it will? What's the big deal? There are problems with plastic recycling. You must first understand the problems that plastic recycling faces. The main problem is the need to sort and collect plastics. When districts switched to zero sorting, they left it to recycling facilities. Most people need to recycle correctly. Plastics can be accepted in different districts. One may get all plastics, while another only takes #1 and #2. Mixtures of plastics, such as #7, are...

On October 31, an estimated 600,000,000 pounds of Halloween candy were distributed. Each mini or full-size candies are individually wrapped in plastic. Add up all the small plastic wrappers, and you'll be surprised at how much they add up. The 600 million candy wrappers, the plastic bags in which they are packaged, and the bags in which some trick-or-treaters collect their candy add up. Imagine the 600,000,000+ bags of garbage in landfills and on city and country roads. The wind blows them into streams, which feed into rivers, and the ocean. Fish, turtles, and other aquatic animals eat them. They...

Americans generate about five pounds of garbage every day. In a year, Americans generated more than 292 million tons of waste, but only 94,000,000 tons were recycled or used for composting. Some of the destruction was burned to create energy, but 146 million tonnes ended up in landfills in America. Did you know that by recycling certain items, they can contaminate a batch of recyclables or take extra time to sort them out, which increases fees? Do you put these ten items in your curbside recycle bin without realizing they could ruin a whole load? Aerosol Cans Check the rules...

Recycling is important. It was also a significant issue during the pandemic. Landfills, recycling centers, and other facilities were overwhelmed, sick. They couldn't keep pace with online ordering and changes to work from home, which led to residential bins, wheeled containers, and waste collection overflowing. New challenges appeared as things returned to their new normal. The people didn't want their safety and sanity to be at risk for jobs that did not always pay enough money to live on. It was challenging to find new workers, just as it was to get former employees back. Some recycling centers have stopped...

According to the EPA, over 292 million tons of waste was generated in 2018, and only 94 million tons were recycled or composted. There's still a lot to be done. Only one-third of the trash generated is recycled. Some people are unable to recycle recyclable items, even though they know that the materials used in them are recyclable. You might find that your local recycling and waste facility does not accept colored plastic or glass items smaller than 2 inches. Some people lack the resources or equipment to recycle items like aerosol cans or clothing. Many companies have come up...

Two things can happen when an item that shouldn't be in your blue bin is in there. Incorrectly recycled items may damage recycling equipment. The incorrectly recycled materials must be removed by workers and placed in trash bins before being hauled away to the landfill. This increases operating costs. The following items are accepted without restriction in the blue bins: Some recycling facilities may have a different list. You should check with your hauler about the most recent recycling policies. You should always have a current list as they may change. You can often find these on a company's site,...

Have you ever considered the amount of food waste thrown away each day in landfills? It is estimated that people waste up to 1,000 pounds of food per year. The majority of the waste is caused by overeating. Here are some interesting facts about the amount of food that ends up in landfills. Individuals and Industries Produce Billions of Tons Of Food Waste Every Year According to the EPA, businesses and consumers generated 335 billion pounds worth of food waste from production through consumption. Nearly 25% of the food waste ended up in landfills. It is a serious problem, as...

Recycling began in the 9th Century when the Japanese reused paper to create new documents. It was in the 17th Century in the U.S. that cotton and linen cloths were collected to be reused for printing newspapers and Bibles. Recycling took a while to gain traction. It wasn't until World War II, when the military required materials, that the collection began. Earth Day was first celebrated in the United States on April 22 and April 22, 1970. This was another important milestone in our efforts to protect the Earth. It was 53 years ago. What's next? Listen to the latest episodes of...

The EPA collects information on the generation of waste and its disposal every year. This includes data on the amount recycled. In 2018, Americans produced 292.4 million tonnes of waste. This is equivalent to nearly five pounds per person per day. Of this waste, 69 million tons were recycled properly, and 25,000,000 tons were composted. This is a rate of 32% for recycling and composting. While 93% of Americans believe recycling is important, 28% feel it's inconvenient, and 20% don't know a href="https://recyclenation.com/about/">how to recycle/a properly>. Although 93% of Americans think recycling is important and 28% find it inconvenient, 20%...

Vermont is the only U.S. state that celebrates Green Up Day on the first Saturday of May. However, other states are welcome to join the celebration. Residents can walk through their streets and neighborhoods to pick up the winter's trash and recyclables. There are an estimated 50 billion pieces of recyclables littering the roads and waterways of the U.S. Join us. Join in. Take Out the Garbage When You See It Bring a small bag with you when you walk your dog or go for a stroll with friends. You can pick up any trash you find. Ask the police how to...