Do you think we live in a throw away culture in the US? What about Europe? Most of us try and recycle, but how much materials that could be recycled actually gets into the recycling bin? Here is a look at how much Europeans are recycling and how much is still being thrown in the trash instead. Are you surprised?
Summary of infographic:
- As a culture, Europeans throw away a great deal of recyclable products.
- Many of these commodities could be used to create new energy and goods, at a reduced cost.
- Most of the products and goods that we throw away take years to decompose, if they are biodegradable at all.
- Of the countries in Europe engaged in municipal recycling and composting, Germany is the most proactive, followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Sweden, Italy, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, and the UK.
- What’s the bottom line? Every culture can take more of an initiative to move away from being a “throw away culture” and begin recycling in their own communities.
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