Recycling has become as common today as taking out the trash. But not all items can be recycled easily. Most of the soft plastic bags and film still end up in the landfill unless we intentionally separate and collect them for special recycling treatment. In the US there are about 18,000 stores with plastic recycle bins, only 10% of used plastic bags are recycled. Each of us can offer a helping hand!
In July 2021, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Environment Committee continued its Soft Plastic Bags and Film Recycling Project. It is a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since their last public speech to the West Windsor Council on October 15, 2019 to support an ordinance proposed to reduce the usage of plastic bags.
The GPA conservationists collect all of those soft plastic items and have them delivered to designated locations for proper recycling. GPA members followed social distancing rules to protect people and themselves while cleaning a park. Stay safe, everyone!
Participants: Steven Li (7/9, 1 hr), Fangyi Chen (7/10, 1 hr), Amy Lin (7/10, 1 hr), Vanessa Zhang (7/13, 1 hr).
