Recycling in Broward County is up 13 percent over 2011, thanks to the increased efforts of residents. The County is now on its way toward meeting Florida’s 75 percent recycling goal as residents recycle as much as they can of paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, metal and glass containers.
Environmental benefits of recycling include energy savings, a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions linked to climate change, and sustainability of resources.
“We worked together with Broward County’s municipalities to promote recycling and its benefits to our residents,” said Odette Reza-Brown, public education program manager for Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “We are very excited about the residents’ positive response to the County’s and cities’ recycling initiatives.” Continue reading “Broward County Recycling Rate Up 13%”