To celebrate the UN’s annual World Environment Day (WED) on June 5, we thought we would find some interesting facts about recycling and resource efficiency around the world. The “Recycling by the Numbers” Infographic below gives some insight into what each of us can do, wherever in the world we are, to reduce waste and recycle more. As the global face of recycling continues to change and grow, the demand for quality recycling equipment is also a necessity. With worldwide distribution of Harmony balers and compactors, it is nice to hear stories of new recycling initiatives around the globe, such as Sustainable Recycling in Haiti, Renault’s Moroccan Auto Factory, and more. It may be also a surprise for some people to see which countries are recycling the most: Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Netherlands, and Norway. What can we all do to enhance the global face of recycling?
Important take-aways from this infographic include:
- The financial and environmental savings generated by recycling, especially in the US, are significant. There are easy steps all families can take to help.
- European countries are currently the most active in recycling.
Photo courtesy: GraphsDotNet
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