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What's at the heart of corrugated cardboard's📦circularity? ✅Recycling♻️! Did you know that: 🌍Its recycling rate exceeds 90% and new material contains an average of 88% recycled content? Get the facts here👇. #CircularByNature https://lnkd.in/dPHpUnd

Curious about what happens after you recycle paper? Do your efforts really make a difference? Yes, they do! Recycling is the beginning of a sustainable cycle. Let's explore the transformative journey of recycled paper as it's recreated into essential products we use daily. #GlobalRecyclingDay

Question: You put your recycling in the bin and drop it at the curb. Then what happens? Does it actually get recycled? Answer: Yes! At paper mills across the country, recycled paper is used to make the essential products millions of people rely on. Find out how. https://bit.ly/46YFWnH #GlobalRecyclingDay

Recycling helps save resources and protect the environment. Even a simple act like recycling used paper can have a significant impact. Discover the story behind recycling paper. #GlobalRecyclingDay

What's at the heart of corrugated cardboard's📦circularity? ✅Recycling♻️! Did you know that: 🌍Its recycling rate exceeds 90% and new material contains an average of 88% recycled content? Get the facts here👇. #CircularByNature https://lnkd.in/dPHpUnd

Understanding Recycling Labels: 🌍 Not all plastics are created equal when it comes to recycling. The numbers on these labels tell you how likely the material is to be recyclable. https://lnkd.in/geQJ6FmK

Learn more about how to #recycleoftenrecycleright to ensure your product has a second life and the recycle stream is clean. WM FYI, shredded paper should stay out of mixed recycle streams as it can't be sorted in the single stream process. There are ways to recycle this material by going directly to a fiber/paper recycler or by utilizing a secure shredding service like Shred-it or Iron Mountain.

People have been asking me questions about recycling and I feel it probably makes sense to share this video created by WM. As much as we want, our present recycling technology and practices have their limitation. Print paper is recyclable, but it won't be anymore if you shred it. Similarly, if you use paper to replace plastic for candy bar wrap or meat packaging, it is neither recyclable. So please be sure to label these wastes right and more importantly, explore ways to avoid using these paper-based materials. #recycle #recycleright

Are you looking to make a difference? Follow this advice to #recycleright. By doing so, you can ensure that your product has a second life and that the recycle stream remains clean. If you're interested in learning how WM can help you with your waste and recycling needs, don't hesitate to reach out to me! #WeAreWM #sustainability

♻️ How is paper recycled? 📄 Did you know that recycling 1 ton of paper saves about 17 trees, 26,500 liters of water, and reduces energy usage by 40% compared to making new paper? 🌍 It's one of the easiest and most impactful ways to help the environment! The recycling process breaks down old paper into fibers that can be reused up to 5-7 times! Curious about how it all works? Watch this video to see how paper is collected, sorted, and transformed into new products: 🎥 https://lnkd.in/e2mn84mR Every piece of recycled paper contributes to a greener planet. Let’s keep recycling and make a difference! 🌱 #PaperRecycling #Sustainability #RecycleMore #EcoFriendly #GreenPlanet #HowItsRecycled