Resolving to be green in 2013 It’s that time of year again, when
many Americans resolve to lose weight, get out of debt and spend
more time with family and friends. Many Americans also plan to
live a more eco-friendly lifestyle in the coming years - so they
are looking for simple steps to help the environment, according
to a recent national survey. Due to the rapid increase in
recycling programs - particularly plastics recycling - it’s now
easier than ever for Americans to keep resolutions to live a
greener life. Recycling can keep valuable materials from being
buried in landfills so they can live a second life as useful new
products. Here are some tips to help keep those resolutions:
Recycling programs for plastics and other materials have
expanded rapidly in recent years. And many programs have
expanded the number of plastic items accepted for recycling,
too. Plastic beverage, shampoo and detergent bottles and their
caps are recyclable almost everywhere - more than 90 percent of
communities accept them for