The ‘Why Don't Americans Recycle?' Infographic is
Sarah Moore — April 15, 2012 — Eco
References: awesome.good.is & holykaw.alltop
The ‘Why Don’t Americans Recycle?’ infographic details how few U.S. citizens regularity throw out items that can be reused.
Created by Column Five Media for the global association Good, the chart cites that around 50% of the population does indeed recycle on a daily basis, but many don’t recycle consistently, and 13% don’t do it at all. While a large majority of respondents admitted that they realize the benefits of not throwing something away, many did not know what could be recycled or that doing so was too inconvenient so they just didn’t bother. The most green-friendly in the country were college grads and adults over the age of 55.
Recycling items rather than pitching them in the trash can help reduce the build up in landfills, create jobs and make money as well as saving tress and energy.
Created by Column Five Media for the global association Good, the chart cites that around 50% of the population does indeed recycle on a daily basis, but many don’t recycle consistently, and 13% don’t do it at all. While a large majority of respondents admitted that they realize the benefits of not throwing something away, many did not know what could be recycled or that doing so was too inconvenient so they just didn’t bother. The most green-friendly in the country were college grads and adults over the age of 55.
Recycling items rather than pitching them in the trash can help reduce the build up in landfills, create jobs and make money as well as saving tress and energy.
Trend Themes
1. Increased Recycling Awareness - Opportunity for companies to develop innovative solutions and educational campaigns that raise awareness about recycling benefits and make it more convenient for consumers to recycle.
2. Eco-friendly Product Packaging - Opportunity for industries to adopt sustainable packaging practices that encourage recycling and reduce waste.
3. Circular Economy Initiatives - Opportunity for businesses to implement circular economy models that promote the reuse and recycling of materials, reducing the reliance on virgin resources.
Industry Implications
1. Waste Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing technological solutions for efficient waste sorting and recycling processes.
2. Packaging - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing environmentally friendly packaging alternatives that minimize waste and facilitate recycling.
3. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investing in renewable energy sources that can replace fossil fuels used in recycling and waste management processes.
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