We strive to supply verified factual information. Although these are ever changing figures, we will try to provide as much accuracy as possible.

Sources

Nevada Department of Environmental Protection- How Long Does Trash Last?

http://nevadarecycles.gov/doc/cirriculum/lesson%204%20master.pdf
A comprehensive view of the decomposition rates of glass, plastic and aluminum by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency- Environmental Factoids

http://www.epa.gov/osw/partnerships/wastewise/wrr/factoid.htm
An interesting collection of facts concerning the impacts of waste prevention and recycling provided by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Recycle Across America- Recycling Facts

http://www.recycleacrossamerica.org/recycling-fact.html
Recycling facts from the non-profit organization Recycle Across America.

Resources Recycling “EPA Releases Municipal Solid Waste Report”

http://www.resource-recycling.com/node/885
A summary of the Environmental Protection Agency’s municipal solid waste report highlighting recycling rates for glass, plastic and aluminum.

EcoSeed “U.S. Sets Record: 56 Billion Aluminum Cans Recycled in 2010″

http://www.ecoseed.org/business-article-list/article/1-business/10197-u-s-sets-record–56-billion-aluminum-cans-recycled-in-2010
An article concerning the recent increase in aluminum recycling in America.

Glass Packaging Institute “LiDestri Receives Environmental Recognition for Recycling Glass Containers”

 http://www.gpi.org/media/september-16-2010—lidestri-r.html
An interesting article by the Glass Packaging Institute about the industry’s new recycling goals.

Container Recycling Institute- Glass Containers

http://www.container-recycling.org/facts/glass/data/glassrates.htm
A comparison of glass recycling rates by country.