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Recycling in the U.S. Is Broken. How Do We Fix It?

In 1960, Americans generated 2.68 pounds of garbage per day; by 2017, it had grown to an average of 4.51 pounds. And while many Americans dutifully put items into their recycling bins, much of it does not actually end up being recycled. This post will
explain why and talk about potential solutions.

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