SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Waste Management (WM) has introduced a nationwide recycling awareness campaign, ‘I Recycle,’ ahead of America Recycles Day on November 15. The purpose of the campaign is to promote responsible recycling practices and improve waste sorting habits.
The initiative focuses on educating households about proper recycling methods and encouraging individuals to make recycling a regular part of everyday life. As part of the campaign, WM provides educational resources, interactive quizzes and a pledge program through its online platform, aimed at encouraging public participation.
The campaign has attracted support from municipal authorities and industry organizations. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) have endorsed the initiative.
WM is also working with communities in Denver, Fort Worth, Gainesville, Houston, Nashville and Seattle. Professional sports organizations, including the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Giants, Tennessee Titans and Seattle Kraken, are participating in efforts to expand public awareness.
Company research indicates that three out of four Americans already recycle, while nearly 50% want to increase their recycling efforts. However, limited access, inconvenience and uncertainty over acceptable materials continue to discourage participation. Through the campaign, WM hopes to address these knowledge gaps and strengthen recycling participation.
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