Nebraska Green Step Challenges YOU to become a Plastic Recycling Guru by 2020
YOU CAN SAVE THE EARTH
An estimated 80% of energy is saved when plastic is created from wasted plastic
On average we each consume 220 pounds of plastic per year
For each plastic item you recycle: You’re saving over a 1000 years for that item to decompose in a landfill
On average we Americans use 13 plastic bottles per month
Each year the plastic thrown away instead of recycled can circle the earth 4 times.
Plastic recycling 5 STEP CHALLENGE
Step 1: Look at bottom of container
Step 2: if 1-5 show on bottom of container rinse lid and container
Step 3: Place in recycling bin for pickup
Step 4: be proud; You’ve helped the earth!
Step 5: what to do with those nonrecyclable plastics??? the hefty energybag program:
plastic including pet food bags, snack food bags, plastic bubble wrap, foam egg cartons, yogurt tubs, plastic plates, bowls, cups, straws, silverwear can be put into the Hefty Energy Bag.
https://firststarrecycling.com/hefty-energybag-program/
Wanting some general tips for setting up your own Recycling Station:
https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/plastics-material-specific-data
https://www.earthday.org/fact-sheet-single-use-plastics/