Dive summary:
- A study from Bridgestone found that Americans have stepped up their recycling habits, many report recycling even more than they did just two years ago.
- Out of the 4,000 surveyed, 86% reported they recycle, 52% say they recycle more than they did two years ago and 92% said a product or manufacturer’s environmental sustainability impacts their purchasing decisions.
- Three things consumers say they look for to indicate a company has sustainable practices are: production design that minimizes energy and water usage, minimizing generated waste and minimizing carbon emissions tied to waste.
From the article:
Seattle, Wash., and Minneapolis, Minn., are home to the most recyclers using curbside or recycling centers; and residents of Riverside, Calif., are the most committed to recycling anything and everything they can.
The infographic released with the study provides tips on how to recycle the most difficult items, including donating large items like refrigerators to local organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
This Earth Day, consumers are reminded to take care of our planet, and as 80 percent of the respondents noted, recycling will continue to grow in importance in the future. ...
