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Ready Solutions for 3 Major Recycling Challenges

  1. Education, especially an understanding of local options, took a front seat:

  2. yes_i_care
    @Earth911 Educating people on where & how to dispose of items. Especially on college campuses, where that behavior is not encouraged.
    yes_i_care
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 16:22:27
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  3. do_bran_sky
    Understanding all the different rules in different areas. RT @Earth911 What do u think are some of the biggest #recycling challenges?
    do_bran_sky
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 14:40:40
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  4. Fiji_Mom
    @Earth911 too many different recycling rules!
    Fiji_Mom
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 14:44:28
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  5. Here are our favorite ways to get schooled on the basics of recycling, getting local, and moreover, getting in the know:


    Find your local options: One Million Ways to Recycle
    Learn about 90 everyday products: Recycling 101
    Determine your rules: Is It Really Recyclable?

  6. Colorful Recycling Containers for Trash
    epSos.de
    Tue, Jul 19 2011 16:47:19
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  7. Getting people involved and passionate came in a close second:

  8. Arcticbabe2006
    @Earth911 getting EVERYONE to see the benefits of #recycling therefore participating.
    Arcticbabe2006
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 15:19:13
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  9. Bob_Sly
    @Earth911 public awareness is low, public apathy is high, needs 2 B easy and incentive-driven, we're getting there. composting is next
    Bob_Sly
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 15:52:19
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  10. letUbeU
    Getting people to care. RT @Earth911: What do you think are some of the biggest #recycling challenges?
    letUbeU
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 14:50:13
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  11. ericaleigh0207
    @Earth911 people thinking that #recycling is a hoax and isn't worth the effort (i.e. my husband)
    ericaleigh0207
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 15:40:33
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  12. These stories will help you feel inspired and empowered:


    Anyone can do it: Why Go Green - 8 Ways to Make the Case
    Get in the mindset: Why People Don't Recycle
    Facts for change: Why You Can't Ignore Plastics Recycling

  13. Recycling Labyrinth: Art Installation at U.N. Office Geneva
    US Mission Geneva
    Tue, Jul 19 2011 16:44:38
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  14. Seeing a helping hand from companies and the economic drivers was also a concern

  15. rpbrewer
    @Earth911 Poor markets for glass, public confusion about plastic types.
    rpbrewer
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 14:33:32
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  16. SillyGooseFarm
    @Earth911 companies that don't embrace/use recyclable packaging.
    SillyGooseFarm
    Mon, Jul 18 2011 15:41:17
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  17. You may not see it, but big names in business, government and non-profits are working on making recycling better.

    Be heard: Are Companies Really Listening?
    In the works: Will Congress Ban Toxic E-Waste Trade?
    See leaders: Dell Named No. 1 Green Company


     

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