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What Happens to Your Recyclables After Pickup?
Curious about where your recyclables go? Follow the journey of each item as EcoEarn collects, sorts, and processes them to support a sustainable future.
Colin Loftus
Founder & CEO
Sorting and Separation
Once your recyclables are picked up, they’re taken to a facility where they are carefully sorted. Materials such as paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and metals are separated into distinct categories. This step is crucial as it ensures that different recyclables don’t get contaminated, which could hinder the recycling process.
Cleaning and Preparation
Recyclable materials are often washed or cleaned to remove contaminants, such as food waste or chemicals. This makes them more suitable for the recycling process and helps ensure that the final products are of high quality.
Processing
After cleaning, the recyclables are processed at specialized facilities. This could involve shredding materials like paper and plastic or melting down metals and glass. Each material goes through its own set of processes to convert it into a form that can be used in the manufacturing of new products.
Conclusion
By recycling, you’re helping to conserve natural resources and reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. Recycling also reduces energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to a more sustainable future.
EcoEarn is proud to make the recycling process transparent, efficient, and beneficial to the environment. Every step you take toward recycling helps to support a greener, cleaner planet. Thank you for doing your part!
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