Republic Services released pandemic recycling data that shows significant increases in the recycling of cardboard boxes, aluminum cans and plastic and glass bottles during the last year, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior to more at-home consumption.
“The pandemic’s effects were clearly seen in home recycling bins,” says Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability. “We know that Americans are willing to recycle and are becoming more aware of their impact on the environment, so it’s vital that we continue to help consumers understand what can and cannot be recycled this Earth Day and beyond.”