PHOENIX, Nov. 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday
season, Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) encourages consumers
across the country to incorporate environmentally responsible
practices into celebrations and family gatherings with five simple
tips.
"The holiday season can be a hectic time of year for just about
everyone," said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and
sustainability at Republic Services. "Many of us want to be more
sustainable during the holidays, but we aren't sure how or we just
don't have the time. These five easy tips can help each of us to do
our part to make environmentally responsible choices throughout the
holiday season and help make a positive impact in our communities
for generations to come."
Republic's Five Holiday Sustainability Tips:
- When giving holiday gifts, commit to reusing laminated bags and
recycling those made of paper.
- Shipping gifts? Make shredded paper out of old newspapers and
be sure to reuse last year's bubble wrap and Styrofoam
peanuts.
- After opening gifts, remember to recycle the wrapping paper –
even the shiny stuff – but save and reuse the ribbons and
bows.
- Getting a new device this holiday season? Make sure your old
phone or tablet does not get tossed in with the recycling. Check
with your local service provider on any special instructions or
electronics recycling options.
- Enjoy that holiday latte, just remember the paper cup, plastic
lid and paper sleeve should be Empty, Clean & Dry before
tossing them into the recycling container.
Click here to view Republic's 2017 holiday recycling
video.
With parties, decorations, gift giving and travel, Americans
waste generation per household increases 25 percent, or almost
1,000 pounds of trash, between Thanksgiving and New
Year's Day. Remarkably, roughly 80 percent of what is thrown
away during the holidays could be recycled or repurposed, according
to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
The most common non-recyclables contaminating the recycling
waste stream during the holiday season include: bubble wrap,
cellophane, string/rope, ribbons and bows, batteries, food,
clothing, cell phones and Styrofoam and other forms of polystyrene
foam.
Remember that when it comes to toy packaging, both the cardboard
and the plastic are recyclable, but they must be separated from one
another. That includes the plastic window on the box of a doll or
action figure. Sticky gift tags are not recyclable by themselves,
but they are acceptable if fixed to an envelope or wrapping
paper.
Check with your local recycling and waste collection service
provider or solid waste authority to confirm what items can be
recycled curbside or through the community drop-off this season.
Republic also recommends checking in advance on any changes to your
holiday collection date or time and special instructions for
disposing of Christmas trees.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and
non-hazardous solid waste disposal. Through its subsidiaries,
Republic's collection companies, recycling centers, transfer
stations and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to
make proper waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers.
We'll handle it from here.®, the brand's promise, lets
customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior
experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet for future
generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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