Plastic Bags and Film Recycling up by 24% in U.S.
A report conducted in the United States shows that recycling of plastic bags and film increased by 24% in 2006 compared with 2005.
This indicates that there’s a growing trend towards recycling of plastic bags and film.
The report estimates that 812,010,000 pounds of post-consumer film (including plastic bags) was recovered in 2006. This compares with only 652,477,000 pounds recovered in 2005.
The report is entitled 2006 National Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic Bags and Film Report, and was conducted by Moore Recycling Associates, Inc. of Sonoma, California.
The report encourages consumers to recycle the following:
- Grocery bags
- Retail bags (hard plastic and string handles removed)
- Paper towel and toilet paper plastic wrap
- Plastic newspaper bags
- Plastic dry cleaning bags
- All clean, clear plastic bags labeled with a #2 or #4
Of course, it’s better if you can avoid using these products in the first place. But, if you do happen to have them, try to recycle!
For more information, view the full report (PDF document).
Tags: plastic bag recycling, plastic bags, Sustainability
