ICYMI: Ron Salem, Elizabeth Dewitt: A Cleaner Future For Jacksonville By Changing How We Recycle Read the full article here: https://loom.ly/tb4PhC4
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📢 Exciting news for all of my LinkedIn connections! 🌟 I wanted to share an insightful article from Nation.Cymru about the recent recycling changes in our community. The council chief explains the reasons behind the unemptied bins which have been causing concern for many residents. It's a great read for anyone interested in environmental sustainability and local governance. Check out the article and let's start a conversation about the changes and their impact on our area! #RecyclingChanges #LocalGovernance #EnvironmentalSustainability https://ift.tt/oavKhtE
📢 Exciting news for all of my LinkedIn connections! 🌟 I wanted to share an insightful article from Nation.Cymru about the recent recycling changes in our community. The council chief explains the reasons behind the unemptied bins which have been causing concern for many residents. It's a great read for anyone interested in environmental sustainability and local governance. Check out the ar...
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I've been told to write about things I am passionate about. This is one of them. Thank you to Jim Walsh for encouraging me. As a child, my father took extreme care in organizing our recyclable materials. I suspect that I get my passion for garbage from him. I manage the garbage removal in our household. I cannot think too much about garbage, it makes me anxious. I worry about creating too much garbage, consuming too much stuff, and what happens when it leaves my property? Many times, I will carry a bottle home just to be sure it makes it into the recycle bin. I was told that many recycle bins in airports do not actually get recycled, the horror. In the US, we are all aware that many of the items recycled do not find a second life. My section of town has a “recycling expert.” His name is Tony. Tony has made his living recycling bottles that people put out in their recycle bins or have set aside for him. I think it is a good living. He is outside all day riding his bike, makes his own hours and has a very secure supply base. On January 1, 2024, the state of Connecticut (CT) increased the bottle return deposit from $0.05 to $0.10. Tony's salary doubled in January. I did notice that he rides a Specialized bike now. Not an inexpensive brand, good for him. I’m writing this post because I heard an exciting news headline over the weekend. City “redemption center overwhelmed after CT doubles bottle deposit fee.” The facility had to close for 3 weeks because the amount of recycled bottles had increased dramatically. I had been told that people need greater incentive to recycle more responsibility. Maybe, this is what we needed in CT but as I was writing the post, I remembered that CT is one of the better states at recycling. In fact, resource-recycling.com indicates that Connecticut is one of the top 10 states in the US for recycling. We are actually number 10 at 39%. The 10 states with the highest recycling rates, excluding fibers and flexible plastics, in 2021 were: Maine (65%); Vermont (51%); Massachusetts (48%); Iowa (45%); Oregon (45%); New York (44%); California (41%); Michigan (40%); New Jersey (39%); and Connecticut (39%). Fun fact, 9 out of the 10 states on this list have bottle deposits. New Jersey is the outlier. Essentially, New Jersey is volunteering to recycle, this is my people (I was raised in NJ) and it makes me happy. If you look at the 10 states that recycle the least in 2021 include: West Virginia (2%); Louisiana (4%); Tennessee (5%); Alaska (6%); South Carolina (6%); Mississippi (6%); Oklahoma (8%); Alabama (8%); Texas (8%); and Colorado (11%).Dec 14, 2023. You can see the rate of recycling is significantly lower. So, it seems that the bottle deposit fee actually works. I realize paying more for any good is not easy, especially now. I have hope that we as a society will keep pushing for better ways and solutions. #recycling #bottledeposit
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WLACAC member, Lori Coleman, provided an overview of recycling and our council's efforts, in this Shoreline article. Coleman details the unfortunate reality of the lack of recycling facilities in the White Lake and Muskegon County areas. Positive mentions in the article include tips for making homes more energy efficient and Kent County's commitment to decreasing landfill waste. Looking for knowledge and guidance to become more climate aware? Check out this article and follow us!
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It's bracket season! Might as well make it a recycling bracket, right? Check out our "biggest losers" for what not to put in your recycling bin! Thanks Kristin Hostetter for the awesome story! #recycling #circulareconomy #sustainablepackaging
It's bracket season, so I thought it would be fun to create a March Madness-style Tournament of Losers in the world of recycling. With the help of my esteemed panel of judges, I set out to determine the WORST problems for recyclers--the items that disrupt, annoy, and damage the system and pose dangers to workers. In other words, the 16 items that we should never throw in our bins. Huge thanks to Caroline DeLoach, Janice Paré, Heidi Sanborn, MPA, Justin Stockdale, and Maia Corbitt. They had to make some tough calls in building this bracket, but they each brought so much wisdom, expertise, and thoughtfulness to this dubious tournament. Outside Atlantic Packaging A New Earth Project Eco-Cycle National Stewardship Action Council #recycling #recycle #circulareconomy #wastemanagment #climateneutralish
This Bracket Ranks the Worst Items in Your Recycling Bin
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What might an expanded vision for the #circulareconomy in Wales look like?🐉 Writing in Resource Media, our director Gwen Frost suggests that for Wales to reach its 70% target for national recycling rates, we need to embrace circular strategies around #reuse, #repair and #rental, as this will unlock greater environmental and societal benefits than can be achieved by focusing on increasingly marginal household #recycling gains. You can read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/egHnaM_7
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While some "advanced recycling" plants have been strongly resisted in the Ohio River Valley (SOBE Energy in Youngstown, Encina in Point Township), others have flown under the radar with false promises of sustainability or jobs that are few and far between. In all cases, it's rare resident's and local decision makers are given the full story of the community risks or the realities of proposed benefits these facilities bring from the businesses to provide informed consent. In Licking county Ohio residents and local environmental groups are working to shine a light on anticipated risks (to health, to economy, to environment) that come with the under construction Freepoint Eco-Systems. 🔦 Chasing Off a Polluting "Chemical Recycling" Plant in PA: https://lnkd.in/ghQ_4_-K Ohio Residents Stand Against Youngstown Pyrolysis: https://lnkd.in/gU884TKp #PlasticIncineration #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalJustice #Greenwashing #BreakFreeFromPlastics #BeyondPlastics #BuckeyeEnvironmentalNetwork
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Just wrapped releasing the CoPIRG/Eco-Cycle 7th annual State of Recycling and Compositing in Colorado report. While our recycling rate continues to be bad (16%), the actions that state leaders and local govts have taken combined with innovative businesses pushing out new reduce/reuse models means our state could be a zero waste leader in 5 years. Read more about some of the momentum we've got for a greener future in Colorado - https://lnkd.in/djXdivi4
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Americans throw 76% of their recyclables in to the trash! Surprising? But Not. And in no way should other countries point the finger, as they probably face similar numbers and need to address the underlying issue - that recycling (even if done right), will not solve the single use waste crisis. Some fascinating insights from the article. 😧 SCARY - with rigid plastics, only about 1% of 1.5 million tons a year is captured and turned into something else. 💡 Residential recycling rates below 10% in states including Montana (9%), Mississippi (8%), North Dakota (9%) and Alabama (9%). 💡 California only recycles 37% of what’s possible, and leaves 3.2 million tons a year of potentially recyclable material for landfills. 💡 Only 37% of multifamily homes have access to proper recycling services. 💡 The best-case scenario is cardboard, with 32% of it recycled. Startling yet a reality on single use waste that will only get worse. Over course I'm bias to more reuse systems, but how long will it take to get a some control of this before the planet turns in to a dump. Modoru Zokrath Tan Ellen MacArthur Foundation Tim Wekezer #circulareconomy #recycling #netzero2050
Americans Throw 76% of Their Recyclables Into the Trash
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♻️ Wondering how to navigate New York City's #recycling system? Our latest #WaterWire article delves into the complexities of recycling, composting, and reducing waste in the Big Apple. Discover why proper recycling, avoiding "wish-cycling," and embracing composting are crucial steps in combating climate change. Plus, learn how refusing single-use plastics and participating in programs like refashionNYC can make a significant difference. With comprehensive insights into NYC's recycling system, tips for sorting your recyclables, and details about the importance of composting, this article is your guide to making a positive impact in New York City and our planet beyond. Read in WaterWire: https://bit.ly/3uW1HHb
Beyond the Bin: Navigating New York’s Recycling Realities | Waterfront Alliance
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🌍♻️ Breaking Down America's Residential Recycling Crisis ♻️🌍 The Recycling Partnership sheds light on the alarming state of residential recycling in the US. While the EPA estimates an overall recycling rate of 32%, this new report dives into household levels, revealing a meager 21% national residential recycling rate. Shockingly, 76% of recyclables are lost at the household level. 🏡 Key Findings: Residential rates drop below 10% in states like Montana, Mississippi, North Dakota, and Alabama. Even California, known for robust recycling, only achieves a 37% residential recycling rate. Access to recycling services varies, with 85% of single-family homes, but only 37% of multifamily homes having access. Nationally, only 59% of households with access actually participate in recycling. 🔄 Challenges in the Recycling Process: Varied material acceptance across the country, ranging from Hawaii (50%) to D.C. (almost 100%). Best-case scenario: Cardboard with a 32% recycling rate; rigid plastics lag at a mere 1% of 1.5 million tons. 🌱 The Call for Action: The Recycling Partnership advocates for producer responsibility laws, suggesting they could boost recycling by 48%. By holding packaging producers accountable for waste through fees, a significant positive impact on recycling rates could be achieved. 🚀 The Way Forward: "This comprehensive look at the US residential recycling landscape is a crucial baseline for measuring progress," says Keefe Harrison, CEO of the Recycling Partnership. Let's work towards a sustainable future by addressing the gaps in our recycling systems and advocating for producer responsibility. #RecyclingCrisis #Sustainability #WasteManagement #ProducerResponsibility #EnvironmentalImpact 🌎💚
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