10 Facts About How Recycling Has Changed Over The Past 100 Years That Will Blow Your Dang Mind

The evolution of recycling is anything but clean-cut. Find out how you can make a difference with Ad Council and Keep America Beautiful’s Be Recycled campaign.

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More on that here.

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Find more on the history of Fresh Kills here and here.

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More on the Möbius right here.

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Even more Earth Day intel can be found here.

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Snag the Garbage Barge scoop here.

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More on how San Fran's saving the earth here.

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More on the problem with plastic here.

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It's also worth noting that 1 million plastic bottles are bought every minute.

More on those 8.3 billion tons here.

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You can find more on American recycling habits here.

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Learn more about our effect on sea life here.

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The world has come a long way since tossing its trash onto a boat and sending it sailing into the Atlantic. But there's more to be done. Take the “#BeRecycled” Pledge and visit BeRecycled.org to learn more today!