A History of Recycling in America
Percent of Americans recycling | |
---|---|
1960 | 6.4 |
1965 | 6.2 |
1970 | 6.6 |
1975 | 7.3 |
1980 | 9.6 |
1985 | 10.1 |
1990 | 16 |
1995 | 25.7 |
2000 | 28.5 |
2005 | 31.4 |
2010 | 34 |
2012 | 34.5 |
Sources:
epa.gov
Percent of Americans recycling | |
---|---|
1960 | 6.4 |
1965 | 6.2 |
1970 | 6.6 |
1975 | 7.3 |
1980 | 9.6 |
1985 | 10.1 |
1990 | 16 |
1995 | 25.7 |
2000 | 28.5 |
2005 | 31.4 |
2010 | 34 |
2012 | 34.5 |