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04Jan

“Recycling Clothes Is Going Mainstream”

Technology developed by @renewcellsweden to recycle used cotton could help reduce the millions of tons of clothes landfilled annually.

28Dec

PET, high-density polyethylene, and polypropylene plastic are highly recyclable and in demand, says @recycleMN Board Chair Paul Gardner.

27Dec

A @wef, @SAP and @Qualtrics poll finds that while 94% of Americans support recycling, lack of access to services means only 35% do recycle.

22Dec

Getting rid of an old couch? If it’s still in usable shape, don’t send it to the landfill; donate it on @Freecycle.

20Dec

Although aluminum is infinitely recyclable, only 45% of beverage cans are recycled in the US—according to @AluminumNews and @CansRecyclable.

15Dec

A @EuChemS_DOC statement says unsustainable usage of seven elements in smartphones poses a serious threat of depletion in the next century.

13Dec

Want to know if something is recyclable? Go to @RECYPartnership‘s chatbot webpage and enter the item and your zip code to find out.

08Dec

A @RepublicService survey found 61% of consumers incorrectly think flexible plastics, such as grocery bags, are recyclable in curbside bins.

06Dec

Smokers can sign up with @TerraCycle to obtain a free shipping label so they can mail their cigarette waste for recycling.

01Dec

Union County, N.J., residents can drop off flexible plastic film for free that will be recycled by @Trex_Company to make composite decking.

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