Os americanos descartam cerca de 18,2 milhões de colchões anualmente, sendo que apenas 19 por cento são reciclados e o restante enviado para aterros sanitários ou incineradores.
Os Estados Unidos jogam fora aproximadamente 50.000 colchões todos os dias. As empresas de reciclagem podem recuperar de 80 a 95 por cento dos materiais, incluindo aço, espuma, fibra e madeira para novos produtos, mas a maioria das camas acaba enterrada ou queimada.
Americans recycle nearly four out of five worn tires, outpacing many other common materials. The figure comes from the latest report by the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association.
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American households now hold an average of 24 electronic devices, contributing to record global e-waste levels.
This year's Carnival season produced a record 1,363 tons of waste along New Orleans parade routes, a 24 percent increase from last year. The total equals the weight of more than 1 million king cakes. City officials and environmental groups point to larger crowds and abandoned items as key factors.
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Companies are expanding solar panel recycling capacity as early installations reach end of life. Recent openings and funding signal growing industry momentum in the United States and Europe. Policy changes are also underway to support higher recovery rates.