Did you know…
8 billion tons of plastic have been produced since the 1950s
and of this
only 9 % has been recycled?
6.3 billion tons persist all around us in landfills, the environment, oceans and other waterbodies.
Take a look at this Reuters Graphics to get a visualization of what that means.
To acknowledge Global Recycling Day, please join the WCC Recycle Department outdoors* on Monday, March 20th between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. under the SC/LA Bridge to:
Guess the weight of the bale
Look at some alternatives to plastic single use products
Learn which plastics can and can’t be recycled
*Inclement weather location: SC 1st Floor near Bookstore.
Tags: Recycling, Sustainability