Household Holiday Recycling Impacts Availability of Consumer Paper Goods
Household Holiday Recycling Impacts Availability of Consumer Paper Goods Republic Services braces for an influx of packaging waste as online shopping soars |
[03-December-2020] |
PHOENIX, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With consumers shopping online more than ever before, Republic Services is bracing for an influx of discarded packaging material during the holiday season and is asking consumers to make sure they are recycling materials correctly. There's significant need for recycled paper due to the unprecedented demand for household paper products and cardboard during the pandemic. Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8683451-republic-services-household-holiday-recycling/ US retail e-commerce sales are expected to jump nearly 36% this year, according to a recent eMarketer report, and the United States Postal Service expects significant volume increases in packages and mail this holiday season. Consumers' recycling behaviors have a trickle-down effect, said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability. "Proper recycling is more important than ever to help ensure a steady supply of recycled paper to manufacture toilet paper and other products during this critical pandemic period," he said. "Currently, there's unprecedented demand for cardboard and paper, and we always need aluminum and metal cans." Household Waste Increases 25% During the Holidays
For more tips on holiday recycling, visit RecyclingSimplified.com. About Republic Services
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