Well my mom just threw my infamous "google it" quote in my face--allegedly my paper plate isn't legitimate recycling. I'm confused..paper..plastic..? When did I become blonde about recycling? So I took her advice and am about to embark on a recycling adventure...don't judge me if you are already a recycling aficionado.
Quick Facts:
- United States makes up about 5% of world's population but is largest producer of trash at 1,609 pounds per person per year.
- Thus, 5% of world's population produces about 40% of world's waste
- Recycling in the United States is only about 28% (doubled from a decade ago..I guess that's positive)
Granted we are still seemingly ahead of the European curve--
- Greece falls short with only 10% of its waste being recycled and the remaining 90% going to the landfills.
- The UK is estimated to recycle about 17.7%, and Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Luxembourg being not too far behind.
Alright I ended up just googling, "Are paper plates recyclable?" and thus far I've gotten mixed answers. I was redirected to Scottsdale's website...
Annnnnnd my mom won this round...
No Facial or Toilet Tissue,Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Paper Beverage Cups, Napkins,Gift Wrap, Diapers, Pet Food Bags,FedEx or Self-sealing Envelopes
However all beer pong enthusiasts can do their recycling part, those little red cups are good---
All plastic cups and containers #1-7, plastic bottles, jugs, jars, yogurt containers, cottage cheese containers, margarine and whipped topping tubs, "Clamshell" food containers and disposable plastic cups
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