their habits as it relates to sustainability.About 65 per- cent said the pandemic has acted as a wake-up call for them to make sustainable choices, especially as they relate to recycling. Among those surveyed, 75 percent recognized the impor- tance of recycling, but they also admitted that they don’t always do it.About 52 percent said they recycle most of the time — the biggest barrier was simply a lack of space in their home for an extra bin, which was reported by 30 per- cent of respondents, followed by a lack of understanding of what can and cannot be recycled (26 percent) and a belief Republic Services Survey (Cont’d from Page 1)
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that their recycling isn’t actually recycled (24 percent). Survey respondents identified five eco-friendly changes they’ve made since the pandemic started: • Becoming more aware of their impact on their environ- ment (44 percent) • Being more careful to purchase eco-friendly products (43 percent) •Working to waste less (41 percent) • Taking more time to sort their recyclables (30 percent) • Composting more (26 percent) “These survey results reinforce that Americans can and want to be better recyclers,”said Pete Keller,Republic’sVice President of Sustainability and Recycling. “In the face of a pandemic,Americans are rightfully thinking about the steps they can take to be less wasteful.Today more than ever in the face of COVID-19, our manufacturing and supply chain has a critical need for recycled cardboard, paper, rigid plas- tic containers, aluminum, and tin.”
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