DS Smith Survey: Young Consumers Least Confident About Recycling New data from DS Smith, has revealed that the genera- tional gap in recycling has gone global – with older people more than any other generation holding themselves ac- countable for responsibly recycling of boxes. While Gen Z members often are considered to be the most environmentally conscious, they have the least con- fidence among all age groups in knowing how to recycle, based on the packaging leader’s new survey in the UK that matches a similar company poll in the United States. In the latest UK poll, two thirds of Gen Z respondents (those born from 1997 to 2012) blame barriers to recycling, including confusion over what items can be recycled, a shortage of recycling bins and lack of clear disposal in- structions on products. Only 41 percent of those over age 55 see such obstacles. Also, twice as many in the Gen Z group compared to their older counterparts say they don’t know where to find advice on recycling. The findings indicate that the generational split on sus- tainability is international. A DS Smith survey in the U.S., released in May 2021, found that Baby Boomers – the generation that came of age amid the first Earth Day in 1970 – are the most moti- vated to recycle those leftover boxes. Broken out by generation, Baby Boomers (71 percent) hold themselves more accountable for responsibly recy- cling their boxes than others - millennials (60 percent), Gen Z (59 percent) and Gen X (58 percent). “To encourage all generations to play their part in help- ing the environment, we have to remove the barriers that keep them from doing so,” said Keith Tornes, Managing Di- rector of Paper, Forestry and Recycling for DS Smith North America. “That’s why at DS Smith, we have publicly sup- ported local initiatives to improve recycling infrastructure and increased awareness to help consumers understand how and what to recycle.” The U.S. survey found that all groups were united when asked about the surplus of boxes from e-commerce spending and the message was clear: They’re not both- ered by the extra packages but do want them made of sustainable materials. About 44 percent of those surveyed report getting more shopping deliveries during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 15 percent saying they are “drowning in boxes.” In an important, pro-environment signal, three-quar- ters (73 percent) of those polled say they care if the box is made from sustainable materials. DS Smith, in its operations, supports a circular econ- omy that aims to reduce and eliminate waste and advo- cates for the reuse of materials, including its box-to-box in 14 days model that ensures boxes are collected, recycled and turned into new boxes within two weeks. CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
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