Recycling fabrics is challenging, but there are ways to upcycle and reuse them. Recycle Nation will help you find the perfect recycling solution.| RecycleNation
Wishcycling is a problem in the recycling industry, and it drives up costs and increases work for recycling professionals. A Republic Services study found that 73 out of 100 people believed they were recycling experts. Yet, 61% of them were unable to correctly choose items that were not recyclable.When you wishcycle, you recycle items that […] The post Combating Wishcycling: Green Living Hacks That Reduce Recycling Contamination appeared first on RecycleNation.| RecycleNation
Extreme weather isn’t going away, but MRF workers and community members can work together to ensure recyclables are handled properly.| RecycleNation
The EPA reports that each American generates about 4.9 pounds of municipal solid waste (MSW) each day. In one week, you’ve generated about 35 pounds of trash and recyclables. Consider that amount over a month or a year. It’s so much, and it’s overwhelming the nation’s landfills.The Realities of MSWHere’s a scary fact: recyclables often […] The post The Role of Reuse Hubs in Reducing Landfill Waste appeared first on RecycleNation.| RecycleNation
When you have single-use plastic items that you cannot reuse, make sure you’re recycling them properly. Recycle Nation can help.| RecycleNation
We’ve reached a critical point where safer, effective ways of recycling are needed to deal with plastic waste. Enter chemical recycling.| RecycleNation
Here are the sad facts. Using the EPA’s last statistics for recycling, 292.4 million tons of materials were generated in 2018. That’s almost five pounds of waste per person every day. Of that, only 69 million tons were properly recycled and 25 million tons were composted. That’s only 32.1% that was recycled.There is so much […] The post Recycling Around the World: Lessons From Countries With High Recycling Rates appeared first on RecycleNation.| RecycleNation
Use the guide at Recycle Nation to find where to bring your used electronics for recycling. Click here to learn more!| RecycleNation
Personal care items are a challenging aspect of recycling. RecycleNation offers tips and tricks on how to recycle these items.| RecycleNation
Battery recycling is one of the most important things your business can do for the environment. Lithium-ion batteries can cause fires in recycling plants and garbage and recycling trucks. Alkaline batteries contain metals and chemicals that shouldn’t be released into the environment.It’s hard to know exactly how many batteries end up in the landfill. CalRecycle […] The post Battery Recycling for Businesses: How to Implement an Effective Program appeared first on RecycleNation.| RecycleNation