Resources to aid an individual in addressing the problem of excess waste

  1. iRecycle App
  • Spreads the word about the benefits of recycling by helping people locate the nearest recycle centers in their area and teaches them how to recycle waste on their own 
  • Found on the App Store

2. Gimme5 App

  • Helps users identify the right recyclable plastics. This is important because not all plastics can be recycled at all, and some are recycled in different ways.
  • Found on the App Store

3. Waste Management App

  • Acts as a hub for access to local information and policies on waste management
  • Found on the App store

4. Waste Sorting Game – ReCollect

  • A waste sorting game acts as an interactive way to test people’s recycling knowledge. This is used to learn what people often get wrong and teach them to properly recycle in a fun way

5. Beginner’s Guide to Composting

6. Reducing Waste: What You Can Do | US EPA

  • Tips from the EPA to reduce waste in various aspects of your life

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