Single-Stream Recycling: Convenience and Challenges
Single-stream recycling allows millions of Americans to easily recycle their waste by tossing plastic bottles, aluminum cans, and cardboard boxes into a single bin.
However, behind the scenes, complex sorting systems and contamination issues reduce the effectiveness of single-stream recycling, resulting in 15% to 25% of materials ending up in landfills.
Plastics are a significant challenge, with only about 9% of plastic generated in the U.S. being recycled, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.
Only about 9% of the plastic generated in the U.S. actually gets recycled
The majority of non-recycled plastic ends up in landfills, with some being incinerated to produce energy.
Author's summary: Single-stream recycling has convenience and contamination issues.More News
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