One of our main goals on earth should be to conserve our resources and make the world a greener place. Unfortunately, that starts with us, and many people don’t truly understand the magnitude of what their waste does to our environment. While there are countless examples of our waste in numbers, a few stand out and are easily remedied with a little mindfulness in what we’re wasting.
- Food waste is at an all time high. In the US, we throw away 33.7 million tons of food per year, and the number is only rising. Statistically, this adds up to almost 250 lbs per person. This number is enough to fill the empire state building 91 times! Consider composting your food and turning it into rich, nutrient filled soil for your plants!
- Aluminum can waste translates into a large amount of energy which is typically lost. Recycling 100 cans can result in the ability to light up your bedroom for two weeks! This is important to note if you have an independent waste management service who is responsible for your recyclables that you’re separating them into the proper bins.
- The EPA estimates that 75% of the US waste stream is recyclable, however we only recycle about 30% of it. This staggering number shows that we as a collective need to be very conscious of the things we’re throwing away. Waste management services (ahem) know a lot about your waste and can really help direct you into properly disposing of everything that can eventually be reused.
When the time comes for you to enlist a waste management service to handle your garbage, City Carting is the way to go. With one of the largest single stream recycling centers in the region, there’s no surprise that our 11,000 independently contracted clients put so much trust in us!
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