Only 50% of Americans recycle.💔 Today is Recycle Awareness Day in the United States... let’s reduce these stats!
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American’s make more than 200 million TONS of garbage each year. The EPA estimates that 75% of the American waste stream is recyclable, but only about 30% is recycled.💔
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“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.”
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Let’s unite and spread awareness!
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Tag someone who needs to see these stats! We can all make positive changes to reduce our footprint on this earth.đź’š
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This photo depicts what can happen when trash is not recycled. Although our trash might not be collecting on the beach, the USA has over 3,000 active landfills and 10,000 old landfills.