Recycling Benefits Everyone
COVID-19’s Impact on Recycling
Recycling is critical now more than ever. With businesses closed and social distancing required, household waste has significantly increased. Currently, there is a shortage of paper and cardboard within the manufacturing supply chain because of the strong demand for supplies. Together, we can help by recycling more and recycling right to keep our local programs running, strengthen the U.S. economy, and ensure a cleaner planet.
Benefits of Residential Recycling Collections
Recyclables are valuable; the boxes, bottles, and paper items you throw in the bin can be converted into new materials and sold to manufacturers. Recycling more can also save communities in disposal costs, as the per-ton expense is often lower than the cost of sending waste to a landfill or incineration facility. Curbside recycling offers the most effective and efficient way to sort, sell, and reuse recyclable items. Consider the many benefits of this valuable program:
Supports the Environment
With curbside recycling, more materials are diverted from landfills, helping to prevent the emission of dangerous greenhouse gases and creating cleaner air and waterways. It also reduces the energy used to produce new materials and the need to source raw materials, leading to water and atmospheric pollution.
Job Creation
The United States Environmental Protection Agency(US EPA) estimated that recycling creates ten times as many jobs as landfills. The recycling process involves collecting, sorting, baling, washing, grinding, and re-pulping the recyclable materials before making a new product.
Boosts Manufacturing
Recycling extends far beyond the curb. According to the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (I.S.R.I.), 52% of all manufacturing starts with recycled material. When you recycle, you are not only supporting the environment; you are benefitting the manufacturing supply chain to keep essential supplies stocked in grocery stores, hospitals, and homes across the country.
Midwest Fiber Recycling Facilities Near You:
- Bloomington-Normal, IL
- Decatur, IL
- Peoria, IL
- Springfield, IL
- Champaign-Urbana, IL
- Terre Haute, IN
Have you ever wondered where your recycling goes after it leaves your house? Click here to find out.
For the last 30 years, Midwest Fiber has worked tirelessly to provide convenient and affordable recycling solutions for businesses and residential customers.
Call or contact a Midwest Fiber representative today to learn more about single-stream recycling!
