PHOENIX, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- This Earth Day,
Republic Services is releasing pandemic recycling data showing
significant increases in the recycling of cardboard boxes, aluminum
cans and plastic and glass bottles over the last year, reflecting a
shift in consumer behavior to more at-home consumption. All of
these high-demand materials can be put back into the circular
economy through proper recycling methods.
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"The pandemic's effects were clearly seen in home recycling
bins," said Pete Keller, vice
president of recycling and sustainability. "We know that Americans
are willing to recycle and are becoming more aware of their impact
on the environment, so it's vital that we continue to help
consumers understand what can and cannot be recycled this Earth Day
and beyond."
Since the beginning of the pandemic, online shopping has risen
to new heights – and those cardboard boxes have shown up in
recycling bins, with a 63% increase in residential cardboard in
some markets. In addition, households have been consuming more food
and beverages at home, resulting in significant increases in
recycled aluminum (17%), glass (13%) and plastic bottles (7%).
Organic waste, which includes food and yard waste, also
experienced a major increase, as people cooked and did yard work
while at home over the last year. Republic Services processed 20%
more food and yard waste in 2020 and recycled this organic material
into more than half a million tons of nutrient-rich compost.
Recycling is a simple way that everyone can be more sustainable
in their daily lives, and it's important to know how and what to
recycle. Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for recycling tips, videos
and other materials, as well as recycling curriculum for
educators.
For more information about how consumers can bring Earth Day
into their everyday, visit RepublicServices.com/earthday.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the U.S. environmental
services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides
superior customer experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
Planet® for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer
and healthier world. For more information, visit
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