Looking for a simple New Year’s resolution? One that will make a BIG impact on the world? We suggest resolving to recycle.
Surprisingly, only one-tenth of all solid garbage in the United States gets recycled. So, before you toss something into the trash, consider the following:
- Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and enough plastic film to shrink-wrap the state of Texas every year
- Nearly 900 million trees are cut down annually to provide raw materials for U.S. paper and pulp mills
It sounds like an enormous problem, but there’s a simple solution —reduce, reuse, recycle.
What can you do?
- Reduce the number of plastic bottles that end up in landfills by using a refillable water bottle
- Choose reusable containers and silverware instead of single-use items
- Participate in your community’s recycling program for items like paper, plastic and aluminum
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment’s daily recycling efforts are an integral part of our commitment to conserve the world we share. Can you guess how much we recycled in 2010? Check back next week to find out.
