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Did You Know?

Recycling protects the environment
By recycling, you can help conserve water and other raw materials, which will leave more natural resources for the future.

Recycling provides jobs and supports the economy
The recycling industry creates over 19,000 jobs in Minnesota alone. Not only that, but recycling also generates an estimated $3.48 billion in economic activity. (RethinkRecycling.com).

Consumers care about the environment
  • 70% of Americans are paying attention to what companies are doing environmentally. (2009 Cone Consumer Environmental Survey).
  • According to the study, The Hartman Group's Sustainability Outlook: The Rise of Consumer Responsibility, consumers value the ability of a packaging to have an afterlife as higher than how the package is initially designed.
  • Traits ranked by importance:

    1. Curbside recyclability
    2. Biodegradability
    3. Recycled content
    4. Minimal packaging practices

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