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Post by ZandraJoi on Aug 9, 2023 19:40:23 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/is-recycling-plastic-even-worth-it"Most of our plastic isn't getting recycled. Here are some easy ways we can help fix that. As a country, we’re decent about some of our recycling. We successfully process about two-thirds of our aluminum and paper and about one-third of our glass back into new products...." My notes: Many of us who are into recycling often stop & think, Is it worth it? Does my recyclables ACTUALLY get recycled? Some I have learned is shipped to China to be burned. Others are landfilled. It's heartbreaking when those of us who are trying our best & it seems it's for nothing. So is it worth it? I think it is HOWEVER we also need to cut down on the plastics out there. Support businesses that have less packaging or even go to an alternative. What are your thoughts?
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Post by Bob on Aug 10, 2023 17:13:47 GMT -5
We have learned to contact our recycling to see what happens to the recyclables. We've even toured the facility. But yeah, I'm sure most does not get recycled properly. And humans are too lazy to care.
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Post by demonskeith on Sept 5, 2023 0:59:55 GMT -5
I know many people who simply toss stuff out, it really is sad. I try to put as much as I can in the recycle bin, even if it doesn't get handled like it should.
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Post by lammchen on Sept 5, 2023 13:51:48 GMT -5
I pay for recycling and then some weeks so them throw the contents of the bin in with the trash. I don't know why companies lie to us, they're not doing their part.
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Post by lainee on Sept 5, 2023 15:32:21 GMT -5
I do think it's worth it....especially if we ALL do it right:-)
The people who don't care enough and, even some recycling facilities, that aren't following their own rules ...they really need to get their act together.
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