We hope by educating and promoting positive outreach towards the plastic pollution problem will bring more awareness and action toward one of today's fastest growing environmental issues there is. The answer is through recycling.
how do I recycle .epa.gov
Paper/Cardboard
Paper makes up 23 percent of municipal solid waste (trash) generated each year, more than any other material. Americans recycled about 68 percent of the paper they used in 2018. This recovered paper is used to make new paper products, which saves trees and other natural resources. Most community or office recycling programs accept paper and paper products. Check what your community or office program accepts before you put it in the bin. Look for products that are made from recycled paper when you shop. Better yet, consider if you really need to print in the first place.
Below are answers to frequently asked questions on paper and cardboard products. While general answers are provided, your local program may have different rules. Check with your local recycling program to learn if they accept these items.
Can I recycle newspapers?
Yes, newspapers can be recycled.
Can I recycle magazines?
Yes, magazines can be recycled.
Can I recycle pizza boxes?
Yes! Pizza boxes can be recycled, even if they have grease in them. Make sure to remove any food scraps from the box and flatten it before placing it in the bin.
Can I recycle mail?
Yes! Even envelopes with plastic windows can be recycled.
Are paper and cardboard takeout containers recyclable?
It depends on how much food is left on them. Try rinsing or scraping the residue off to clean it. “Spatula-clean” is clean enough to recycle! Otherwise, containers contaminated with food cannot be recycled.
Can cardboard containers and boxes be recycled?
Yes, make sure to flatten any boxes before placing them in the bin. Examples of recyclable cardboard containers are some egg cartons, cereal boxes, and shoe boxes.
Can shredded paper be recycled?
It depends on your local recycling program.
Can books be recycled?
If the book is still in good condition, try donating it! Schools, places of faith, charities, and non-profits will often accept book donations. If the book is not in usable condition, it can be recycled. Paperback books can be recycled as-is; remove the cover from a hardcover book before recycling it.
Can gift wrap be recycled?
Paper gift wrap often is not recyclable when it has a shiny or laminated coating. If you use gift wrap, purchase a type that can be recycled or is made from recycled content. EPA encourages consumers to reuse gift bags, boxes, and tissue paper. Newspaper is an excellent alternative to gift wrap.
Find out more and full web page https://www.epa.gov/recycle/how-do-i-recycle-common-recyclables
Raising Grace Research is creating awareness campaigns to bring awareness to today's most important issues. Look for and support our outreach and awareness programs coming to a beach walk park or billboards near you. The simplicity of happiness is knowing that you're doing right in the right direction. Reach out and help us make the world a cleaner happier place for people in the world to enjoy.
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