RECYCLING

The average American generates 4.4 pounds of trash per day, adding to the grand total of about 251 million tons of trash the United States accumulates per year. American communitities recycled and composted nearly 35% of municipal solid waste in 2012, diverting 87 million tons of recovery according to the U.S. EPA.

Top 5 Reasons to Recycle

1. Conserves Natural Resources

Recycling conserves natural resources such as trees, water and minerals- preserving the environment for future generations.

2. Reduces The Need For Landfills

Recycling reduces the need for landfills and incinerators because when materials are recycled, less waste is sent to disposal facilities.

3. Prevents Pollution

Recycling presents pollution and reduces greenhouse gas emissions caused by the extracting and processing of raw materials.

4. Saves Energy

Recycling saves energy by eliminating the need to extract the process raw materials.

5. Creates Jobs

Recycling helps create new jobs in the United States for both the recycling industry and manufacturing.