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What is #newBinRecycling, you ask? #plasticrecycling #circulareconomy Note: bag drop off locations coming soon.

Happy #RecyclingFact Friday! The UK’s plastic packaging recycling rate has nearly doubled since 2012, hitting a record 52.5% in 2023. If they can do it, so can we!

Erieites and neighbors, looking for your next career opportunity? Our friends at Penn State Behrend are hosting an all-access career fair on February 13th! Spread the word and tag someone who might be interested! ??

This Saturday, join us in celebrating the next generation of athletes while cheering on the Erie Otters at their Youth Sport Night game vs Sarnia Sting! Make sure to swing by our table - we’ll have recycling info and some fun eco-friendly freebies for the family!

May your days be merry, bright, and green ????? Warm holiday wishes from newBin!

???? The future of plastics is circular! The U.S. Plastics Pact, uniting major players like Coca-Cola, General Mills, and Walmart, has released its 2023-24 Impact Report. The report highlights significant progress toward a circular economy while urging stronger collaboration across industries, governments, and consumers. Check out the full report below for updates such as Kraft Heinz eliminating 3M pounds of plastic annually by transitioning their Crystal Light packaging, and Pact Collective?addressing hard-to-recycle packaging and plastic scrap in the beauty industry! https://lnkd.in/e3Rsb_Bv #newBinNews

??Cheers to progress!?? As reported by NAPCOR, PET recycling rates were at their highest level in nearly 30 years in 2023 (up 4% from 2022) with a 3% increase in rPET used in US bottles and jars. Keep up the momentum and recycle all your household plastics with newBin! #RecyclingFact #FactFriday

Otters fans, we’ll be at the Winter Wonderland Night game vs Saginaw this Saturday at 7PM! For the final game before the Holiday Break, bring a pair of socks to toss on the ice to support Community Shelter Services, and stop by our table for information and season’s greetings!

Oregon's recycling is getting a major upgrade! Starting this summer, a statewide recycling list rolls out, with new rules including higher fees for companies using hard-to-recycle plastics, recycling required in multi-family housing, and a styrofoam takeout ban. Would you like to see something similar happen in your state? https://lnkd.in/eUWwGRV9 #newBinNews #EPR

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at newBin! ???? This holiday season, let’s make it not just joyful, but sustainable too. Pro Tip: Level up your waste-free Thanksgiving by recycling your cooking grease—many areas have local programs to help you dispose of it responsibly!