Not All Americans Recycle
The range of the campaign for recycling in the US may be that huge but not all Americans are doing their share in recycling. This is according to a poll done by Harris Poll where they surveyed and interviewed some respondents. Here are some of the stats:
- 77% elder Americans recycle at home
- 23% do not recycle. At all.
- 30% of those aged 18 years to 30 do not recycle
- 19% of those aged 62 years and older do not recycle
- 67% recycle aluminum cans and metal cans
- 59% recycle paper and paper products
- 57% recycle plastic
- 54% recycle glass
And so we talk about those who recycle and what they recycle. But the survey was quite thorough for they also did ask those who did not join in the campaign why they DO NOT recycle. Here are some of their answers:
- 15% say such an activity is something you cannot find in their area
- 12% find it to be too burdensome and they have to spend much just to do it
- 11% simply do not believe in it
Now as a statistic, where can you include yourself?
[Via Digital50.com]
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3 opinions for Not All Americans Recycle
Dannie L. Gatewood
Dec 17, 2007 at 5:23 pm
Hi, my name is Dannie Gatewood…I have recently dedicated my life to recycling and all the benefits that it offers and my mayor has personally given me the task of coming up with a good plan for me and my city. A plan on how to build a recycling center and motivate our citizens. Any ideas on grants or business opportunities would be welcome…. Signed: NEED HELP!!
kristina Creosteanu - Romania
Jan 4, 2008 at 1:45 am
Please visit the website of the San Francisco waste recycling company, Norcal. Could be useful. Great task for you from the mayor!
Noel
Jan 4, 2008 at 7:45 pm
Hi Dannie,
Check out my solar trash bin post
http://www.unpluggedliving.com/solar-powered-trash-compactor/.
It could help your city government save on time, fuel, and truck costs.
There are also reverse vending machines for recycling beverage containers. (see site below)
http://martin.heureka.fi/exhibitions/easylife/c31a.html
In some countries, they have one in a supermarket and they get store credit whenever they pop in a plastic bottle in those machines.
Hope this helps and keep us posted with your project.
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