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"Study Reveals Shocking 76% Waste of Recyclables in American Homes"

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"Study Reveals Shocking 76% Waste of Recyclables in American Homes"
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A new study reveals that US households are only recycling a fraction of the items they could, with a shocking 76% of recyclables being thrown into the trash. This highlights a significant discrepancy from the overall recycling rate estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency, indicating a need for improved household recycling practices and waste management.

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  1. Americans Trash 76% of Recyclables, Study Finds  Bloomberg
  2. Report identifies gaps in US residential recycling systems  Recycling Today
  3. Residential recycling report estimates 21% recovery rate  Plastics Recycling Update
  4. Report Shows Only 21% of U.S. Residential Recyclables are  GlobeNewswire

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