Every day, millions of items are discarded—some destined for landfills, others repurposed into something new. But what if we told you that much of what we throw away isn’t waste at all? With proper sorting and recycling, yesterday’s trash can become tomorrow’s treasure.
The True Cost of Waste
The U.S. generates over 292 million tons of waste annually, with nearly 50% ending up in landfills (EPA, 2021). Not only does this contribute to pollution, but it also represents lost opportunities to recover valuable materials.
Plastics: While only 5-6% of plastics are recycled, innovations in repurposing plastic waste are growing (Greenpeace, 2022). Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, for example, can be repurposed into clothing, carpeting, or even new containers.
Paper & Cardboard: Recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7,000 gallons of water (AF&PA, 2023).
Aluminum: Recycling aluminum uses 95% less energy than producing it from raw materials (EPA, 2021).
Turning Trash Into Treasure
Many companies and communities are shifting towards zero-waste initiatives to extract value from discarded materials:
- Food Scraps → Compost: Instead of landfilling organic waste, composting transforms food scraps into nutrient-rich soil.
- E-Waste → Reclaimed Metals: Cell phones and computers contain gold, silver, and rare earth metals that can be recovered and reused.
- Clear Bags → Cleaner Sorting: Transparent recycling bags, like those from ClearStream Recycling, help users see what belongs where—reducing contamination and improving waste diversion rates.
How ClearStream Helps You Waste Less
At ClearStream Recycling, we believe that proper sorting is key to unlocking the value in waste. Our clearly labeled bins and transparent bags make it easy for businesses, events, and communities to improve waste diversion rates and keep recyclable materials in circulation.
This is where the DualStream comes in! Designed with two separate compartments, it simplifies waste sorting at the source—reducing contamination and increasing recycling efficiency. With clear signage and transparent bags, the DualStream ensures that recyclables stay clean and recoverable, helping businesses, events, and communities achieve higher waste diversion rates.
Join the Movement
Are you ready to turn trash into treasure? Whether you’re running a community event, managing waste at a stadium, or looking to improve workplace recycling, ClearStream has the solutions to help you succeed.
Let’s work together toward a cleaner, more sustainable future! Check out our recycling solutions at ClearStreamRecycling.com.
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