Shopping? Seek out recycled plastics to close the recycling loop

Almost all Americans now have access to recycling - and more than 90 percent say they recycle in their daily lives, according to a recent national survey. And it’s never been easier to recycle, including the plastic bottles, caps and containers we use every day.

But less than a third of Americans say they actively seek out products made with recycled materials to close the recycling loop.

Fortunately, that part is getting easier, too. There’s a wide range of high-quality products available today made with recycled materials, so it’s easier than ever for consumers to help close the recycling loop. Buying products made with recycled materials, such as plastics, keeps valuable resources out of landfills to live a second life ... or third or fourth.

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