Happy #NationalRecyclingDay!

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November 15, 2020 is National Recycling Day. Did you know Americans send 64 tons of waste to landfills during their lifetime? That’s 246 million tons of waste each year. National Recycling Day aims to encourage Americans to purchase recycled products and recycle more, and we are doing our part to educate consumers about how they can get involved. Check out our new infographic!

5 tips to make you a savvy recycler and sustainable shopper

Earlier this fall NCL released a report on the rampant confusion among consumers about food and beverage packaging recyclability, and is today calling for changes to sustainability in food and beverage packaging for brands, retailers, and policymakers. The report explores the recycling enterprise in the United States, marketing and labeling practices, and packaging options that contribute to sustainability—and finds that most consumers are in the dark when it comes to the reality of the state of recycling in the United States.

“Consumers have no idea what is recyclable and what isn’t,” said Sally Greenberg, executive director of NCL. “More effective and transparent labeling is necessary to advance sustainability goals for the benefit of consumers and the environment.”

Read the report (PDF): Examining Sustainability, Consumer Choice, and Confusion in Food and Beverage Packaging