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[November Free Report] - Recycling |
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by Joey Wu | 06-12-2023 00:52
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Walking around my college campus, I've noticed how little people recycle. There seems to be a general idea that either:
1) recycling does not matter (individual impacts aren't strong enough to influence global trends) 2) recycling and trash in the US are not that different Digging a bit deeper, I began to notice how youth perceptions have been strongly influenced by climate denialism and political uncertainty. With companies and certain individual actions holding large impacts in emissions, it seems that individual actions cannot change much. This idea further removes people from the idea of climate action, where individual actions seem lackluster in the face of massive organizations. In the US, only 5% of plastic is recycled; only bottles and jugs are commonly known to have recycling chances. Furthermore, impurities [things that cannot be recycled], if mixed into recycling bins, will force the entire load to be thrown in the trash. Given that public awareness in the young generation is low, very few people actively recycle (beyond convenience), there is great distrust in the potential of the recycling system, and individual actions seem to hold little impact. There is a strong need for information campaigns that show the necessity for recycling and the empowerment of individual actions. Sources: https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/environment/3712999-why-most-plastic-isnt-getting-recycled/#:~:text=Based%20on%202019%20data%2C%20the,in%20America%2C%E2%80%9D%20Dell%20said.
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You got a point. Addressing misinformation and building awareness through effective information campaigns is crucial. Nice work!
Posted 04-01-2024 14:30
Hello, this is mentor Seeun.
It's a bit sad that people do not know the importance of individual action when it comes to saving the environment. I hope that education about the environment will be more widespread in the close future, and awareness about climate change becomes universal.
Thank you for your report!
Posted 08-12-2023 17:42
Your observations on recycling and youth perceptions are crucial. Promoting informative campaigns on the environmental impact of recycling, debunking myths, and showcasing the collective power of individual actions can inspire positive change. Sharing knowledge is key to fostering a sense of responsibility. #RecycleForChange 🌱👏👏👏👏👏
Posted 06-12-2023 12:10