The 2024 report also documents significant improvements in the PET recycling system's efficiency. The ratio of total ...

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The organization says that while the 2024 U.S. PET recycling rate declined to 30.2 percent from the high of 32.5 percent ...

Keep mulch three to six inches away from tree trunks to prevent bark damage and allow air to circulate. Spread it evenly and ...

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(BPT) - Do you want to recycle more but are afraid of getting it wrong? You're not alone. According to the 2024 WM Recycling Report, many Americans want to recycle and want to find more ways to do so, ...

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