Phase 1- Recycling & Waste Management

 

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Each American throws out an average of 4.4 pounds of trash a day [1]. This enormous production of waste poses a significant challenge to our country and the entire world.

The following four pages break down key aspects of recycling and waste management.

[1] https://www.fastcompany.com/3062853/these-maps-show-how-much-of-the-us-is-covered-in-landfills

 

Overview of USA Recycling Systems

How Waste Moves

Landfills in the USA

Electronics Recycling in the USA