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While recycling programs are often touted to the public, the true numbers are abysmal. Sustainable waste management programs would benefit from today?s consumers participating fully in waste reduction and recycling programs. More than 80% of urban waste should end up in recycling plants, but less than one-fourth of the garbage makes it to recycling facilities. And for every one plastic bottle that?s recycled, another four will end up in a landfill. With recycling programs popping up in cities and throughout college campuses, there are many compelling reasons to recycle. Although youthful consumers and students demand more environmentally friendly products and packaging, the piles of trash don?t lie. While 69% of surveyed college students supported increased trust of companies that deliver more environmentally sound products, people over 40 are 10% more likely to recycle than younger populations. But recycling is clearly worth the effort, with an extremely high return on investment. If you recycle just one aluminum can per day for a year, you?ll save enough energy to power your television for four hours a day for six months. The rewards of recycling are high! There?s a lot to be done, but education, engagement, and consumer action is the first step. Check out this infographic for more information about the current state of recycling. |
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17 Comments
i supports recycling....
Posted 28-12-2013 23:47
Nice sharing.
Posted 28-12-2013 16:22
thanks for sharing
Posted 27-12-2013 00:29
thanks for sharing.
Posted 24-12-2013 21:05
thanks for report.
Posted 22-12-2013 23:33
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 19-12-2013 18:47
Thank you for sharing this
Posted 16-12-2013 15:32
Thank you for the article.
Posted 13-12-2013 15:39
Thanks for the article.
Posted 11-12-2013 17:46
Thanks for the report.
Posted 10-12-2013 01:37
Thanks for sharing.
Posted 04-12-2013 20:50
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Posted 04-12-2013 19:32
Thanks for the report.
Posted 03-12-2013 06:51
Thanks for the report..!
Posted 02-12-2013 17:12
Wow they are enormous numbers! It is more important not buying useless things at the first place. As producing a stuff also requires many sacrifices of the nature. I recommend the video clip the story of stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8
Posted 06-11-2013 10:40
Thanks for sharing. I think we should reveal the original address of the graphics.
Posted 04-11-2013 09:29
Nice writing, great graphics!
Posted 03-11-2013 03:10