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Recycle Nation’s online directory makes it easy to find where to bring recyclables for after your festival ends.| RecycleNation
Edward Carpenter discovered microplastics back in 1972, but they didn’t become known as microplastics for 32 years. A team led by Professor Richard Thompson studied the long-term accumulation of these tiny plastic particles in the oceans in 2004. Since then, microplastics have been of growing concern as they’re found in everything from the fish we […] The post Microplastics: Can Recycling Really Help Reduce Them? appeared first on RecycleNation.| RecycleNation
Recycle Nation’s online directory makes it easy to find where to bring recyclables for after your festival ends.| RecycleNation
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
Check ut the 10 countries with the highest recycling rates in terms of glass, metal, paper, and plastic according to Yale.| RecycleNation
