We all know what recycling is, but we don't all know what that process actually entails. Take a dive into the true meaning of recycling and discover how you can become a better recycler today. Ari & Lex explain common misconceptions about recycling, share some baffling statistics about specific countries' recycling rates/procedures, and provide you with recycling tips to help ensure you're properly disposing of your waste. For extra giggles, hang out for the last five minutes as Lexi retells the story of the Mobuis Loop saving her abroad. Read more about the topics highlighted in the girls' recycling discussion at the following sources:
https://floridadep.gov/sites/default/files/Florida_75_Recycling_Report_17Dec21.pdf
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/05/single-use-plastic-chemical-recycling-disposal/661141/
https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/the-us-recycled-just-5-percent-of-its-plastic-in-2021-180980052/#:~:text=Of%20the%2040%20million%20tons,and%20The%20Last%20Beach%20Cleanup
https://www.greenbiz.com/jan-dell
https://www.statista.com/statistics/1219551/municipal-waste-recycling-eu-by-country/