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In order to limit our environmental impact and be good stewards of the resources we have, limiting our amount of waste by recycling and reusing is one of the best options. Replacing these items one at a time helps keep our landfill capacity low and minimizes contamination. Singe-use materials, such as plastic bags, are typically made from plastics that take over 500 years to degrade in landfills, and actually break down into micro-plastics that attract toxins and other pollutants*. Protecting our community and extending the life of our landfill is key, and we encourage all of our citizens to start small by making simple changes when it comes to items such as travel mugs, reusable totes, and sturdier/non-plastic materials.
Facts about Plastics in North Carolina**
General Recycling Facts***
(statistics sourced from *The Center of Biological Adversity; **North Carolina Department of Environmental Equality ***Carolina Recycling Association)