RAA proposes standardized recycle labels
RAA proposes standardized recycle labels
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The Minneapolis-based nonprofit group Recycle Across America (RAA) is using some simple solutions to the problem of recycling. Specifically, RAA is taking steps to ensure that confusion about bin-level recycling does not result in greater contamination of the recycling stream.
According to RAA, the most significant cause of contamination is inconsistency in labelling on recycling bins. This results in the disposal of nonrecyclable garbage into the bin, obliging recyclers to remove the contaminant and thus reduce profitability in the overall stream.
Much of the confusion is attributable to the fact that individual groups and organizations are usually left to decide on their own labelling for recycling. In order to reduce confusion at the bin, RAA offers standardized bin labels to simplify the recycling process. This movement to universalize recycling labels would also allow manufacturers greater access to recycled materials, which are often in short supply because of contamination, RAA says.
Additionally, RAA is launching the “Let’s Recycle Right!” campaign, which calls upon celebrities and popular brands to call attention to the issue of confused recycling.
RAA encourages recyclers to call upon city officials and business, to adopt the standardized label practice, as well as to spread word about the issue.
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Source: Recycling Today
RAA proposes standardized recycle labels
<![CDATA[The Minneapolis-based nonprofit group Recycle Across America (RAA) is using some simple solutions to the problem of recycling. Specifically, RAA is taking steps to ensure that confusion about bin-level recycling does not result in greater contamination of the recycling stream. According to RAA, the most significant cause of contamination is inconsistency in labelling on recycling bins. This results in the disposal of nonrecyclable garbage into the bin, obliging recyclers to remove the contaminant and thus reduce profitability in the overall stream. Much of the confusion is attributable to the fact that individual groups and organizations are usually left to decide on their own labelling for recycling. In order to reduce confusion at the bin, RAA offers standardized bin labels to simplify the recycling process. This movement to universalize recycling labels would also allow manufacturers greater access to recycled materials, which are often in short supply because of contamination, RAA says. Additionally, RAA is launching the “Let’s Recycle Right!” campaign, which calls upon celebrities and popular brands to call attention to the issue of confused recycling. RAA encourages recyclers to call upon city officials and business, to adopt the standardized label practice, as well as to spread word about…