Public Calls On Local Govts. To Improve Recycling Labeling

摘要

Late last month, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and Earth911 released the results of an online poll illustrating public views on the best way local governments can inform them of what can be placed in recycling bins. The results indicate that 40 percent of people prefer clearly labeled bins stating what can or cannot be recycled. "Confusion over what can and cannot be recycled is a major problem in many local communities," said Robin Wiener, President of ISRI. "This leads to a higher rate of contamination in the recycling stream, an overall decrease in value of recyclable materials such as paper as well as a diminution of supply of high quality recycled materials that can be used as feedstocks in lieu of virgin materials. This Earth911/ISRI Opinion Poll demonstrates a strong desire by the public for more information, and by providing this, communities can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recycling."