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Thousands of events are held across the U.S. to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and to encourage Americans to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy products made from recycled materials.
20 gru 2023 · The U.S. recycling system faces many challenges. There is no federal law that mandates recycling in the country.
13 mar 2020 · In 1960, Americans generated 2.68 pounds of garbage per day; by 2017, it had grown to an average of 4.51 pounds. And while many Americans dutifully put items into their recycling bins, much of it does not actually end up being recycled. This post will explain why, and talk about potential solutions.
22 cze 2022 · Of the 40 million tons of plastic waste generated in the U.S. in 2021, only 5% to 6% — or about two million tons — was recycled. 2. Between 2019 and 2020, there was a 5.7% overall decrease in plastics recovered for recycling in the U.S. That is the equivalent of 290 million pounds.
15 lis 2021 · A dearth of federal recycling policy has, until now, hampered efforts to solve the problem. There are several key tactics the EPA plans to employ to meet its new recycling goal.
15 lis 2023 · On America Recycles Day, EPA announces the winners of over $90 million in grants for Tribes to expand recycling infrastructure and waste management systems and for recycling education and outreach. Learn how you can safely recycle used household batteries and lithium ion batteries.
This page provides the basis on the United States recycling system, including recycle benefits, how recycling saves resources and jobs, current challenges, and information on the 2018 America Recycles Day Pledge.