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You can dramatically reduce waste and energy every day by recycling and buying products made of recycled materials.
Small changes to your daily routine can make a large change in the amount of new materials gathered for production and the overall human energy footprint on earth.
Our Impact
Collecting
curb-sideSimply place the recycled material in its designated bin and leave it on the curb with your trash collected by the city — it's that simple. Make sure to separate your trash and recycling as you go to make it even easier. |
drop-offYour recycled materials can be dropped off at your local designated drop-off location. This makes it easier for larger quantities of recyclable material and allows you to ask questions about specifics. |
deposit locationYour recycling can be returned to a deposit center where one could recieve a few cents per item. For example, a plastic bottle could be worth up to five cents. It will add up over time and save materials — win, win. |
Turning into New Products
Some everyday items made with recycled materials are:
newspapers/ paper
glass soft drink containers
steel cans
detergent bottles
Labels to Look For
Hover over each label to learn about it.
The Impact
A lot of progress has been made over the past few decades in terms of the amount of trash recycled.
In 1980, each person produced an average of 3.7 pounds of trash per day, but less than 10 percent was recycled.
In 2014, the average pounds of trash per person per day increased to 4.4, but the percentage recycled also increased to 34.6 percent (EPA).
Fun Fact:
Every ton of paper recycled saves the energy equivalent of
322 gallons of gas
On Your Own
buy recycled whenever you can- use less packaging
- use energy efficient light bulbs
- compost leftover food
- visit the EPA's website to learn more