☕️♻️RECYCLABLE VS.ACTUALLY RECYCLED

“Widely recyclable” does not always mean actually recycled.

A new report from Beyond Plastics, one of Ocean Grants’ recommended organizations, tracked Starbucks cold drink cups placed in clearly marked in store recycling bins across the United States and found that not a single tracked cup ended up at a recycling facility. Many reportedly ended up in landfills or incinerators instead.

This is an important reminder that the plastic pollution crisis is not just about what can be recycled. It is about what actually is.

Real change means:

• Reducing single use plastics

• Investing in stronger recycling infrastructure

• Supporting reusable alternatives whenever possible

As consumers, businesses, and communities, we all play a role in pushing for systems that truly work for both people and the planet.

Be sure to check out Beyond Plastics for more resources and ways you can help make a difference.

Link to article: https://www.theguardian.com/.../starbucks-plastic-cups...