Learn about the impacts of effective waste management

Recycling is key to a sustainable future, but confusion about materials and contamination remain significant barriers.

The US produced 600 million tons of C&D waste in 2018, double the quantity of Municipal Solid Waste produced that year.

Recycling plastic bottles reduces litter and saves 75% energy, but reducing single-use reliance is most important.

The scariest thing about Halloween is the terrifying amount of trash generated, especially from single-use costumes.

The US generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018, equating to about 4.9 pounds per person per day.

Bubble wrap is recyclable but not in curbside programs. Reuse it first or take it to a specialized plastic film drop-off.

Glass can be recycled endlessly with no loss in quality, yet the US recycling rate is currently only around 37%.