Did you know, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, only 34.5% of Americans recycle on a regular basis? Recycling is one of the easiest things you can do as an individual to have a positive impact on the environment!
The 5 R’s
Yes, you read that right. Many people are taught about the three R’s but did you know there are actually five?!
Refuse:
Practice being a conscious consumer by saying no to products that are harmful to the plant. For example, opt for eco-friendly cleaning products instead of ones that contain harmful chemicals.
Reduce:
Try reducing the number of items you own. It is important to pause and think before you buy something new. Not only will this save you money, but it will help save our planet!
Reuse:
This step is all about ditching single-use items. Start carrying reusable bags, straws, and water bottles with you so you are less tempted to use single-use plastics that fill up our landfills.
Repurpose:
A.K.A. upcycling! Find uses for items that would normally be thrown out. For example, purchase food sold in glass containers which can be then washed and used for something else.
Recycle:
Last but certainly not least. Try to recycle everything you can. If you’re not sure if an item can be recycled, check out this guide for help.
4 Reasons Why Recycling Is Important:
Recycling reduces waste in landfills.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that nearly 75% of waste that ends up in landfills could have been recycled.
Recycling conserves raw materials.
By recycling used plastics, metals, and glass, the need to extract, refine and process fresh resources from the Earth is reduced.
Recycling saves energy.
Did you know that it takes 20x more energy to produce an aluminum can from raw materials than it does to create recycled aluminum?
It is beneficial for the environment to recycle.
Recycling reduces the generation of harmful greenhouse gases.
TreeEra helps individuals and businesses reduceย human impact on the planet we love byย community-funding the planting of trees.
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