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Why your recycling doesn't always get recycled — National Geographic The average American produces almost five pounds of waste every day. Here’s how to save yours from ending up in a landfill.

Even during lockdown, it is important to think about waste reduction. We’ve learned what the consequences of our actions can have in creating a human health pandemic. Let’s learn from this and not create a worse trash pandemic than already exists. Reduce your use where possible.

Garbage increased 40 percent in some areas. Here's how to minimize waste, keep crews safe As more people stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, more household trash is piling up. Since mid-March, Fairfax Countyand the City of Alexandriahave reported an increase of up to 40% in residential trash tonnage. Residents are now being asked to minimize waste, as the increase in trash....