Pandemic Recycling Data Shows Big Spikes in Cardboard Boxes, Aluminum Cans, Bottles
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"The pandemic's effects were clearly seen in home recycling bins," said
Since the beginning of the pandemic, online shopping has risen to new heights – and those cardboard boxes have shown up in recycling bins, with a 63% increase in residential cardboard in some markets. In addition, households have been consuming more food and beverages at home, resulting in significant increases in recycled aluminum (17%), glass (13%) and plastic bottles (7%).
Organic waste, which includes food and yard waste, also experienced a major increase, as people cooked and did yard work while at home over the last year.
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