Category: Recycling

The future of recycling

The EPA states that plastic, glass, and paper recycling has become firmly established in the United States, following years of constant expansion. The agency reveals that, in 1960, only about 10% of these materials were recycled in the U.S., but…

Online Shopping and Cardboard

The growth in online shopping, driven by enticing same-day shipping deals and at-home convenience, has boosted e-commerce by nearly 25% in the past year. This data comes from a study by Slice Intelligence. However, our online shopping habits are leading…

Can we change the way we recycle

Recycling habits can be influenced by minor factors, according to research. Small changes can lead to significant shifts in our behaviour towards recycling. Remi Trudel, a researcher at Boston University, found that once an item is deformed, the likelihood of…