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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Residential Recycling in the U.S.
This article appeared in the Februay 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.
Introduction
Recyclable material largely ends up in landfills due to lack of access to recycling services and a lack of education and outreach. “State of Recycling: Present and Future of Residential Recycling in the U.S.” is a new report by The Recycling Partnership (TRP) that breaks down the percentage of households in each state that have access to recycling as well as the percentage of households with access that actually recycle. The access percentage includes both single-family households and multifamily households. TRP’s analysis found that, on average, multifamily households have less access to recycling services.
Top 10 States with Highest Rate of Access to Recycling
- State A – Participation Rate: 80%
- State B – Participation Rate: 75%
- State C – Participation Rate: 70%
- State D – Participation Rate: 65%
- State E – Participation Rate: 60%
- State F – Participation Rate: 55%
- State G – Participation Rate: 50%
- State H – Participation Rate: 45%
- State I – Participation Rate: 40%
- State J – Participation Rate: 35%
This article appeared in the Februay 2024 issue of Resource Recycling. Subscribe today for access to all print content.
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management | Percentage of households with access to recycling services |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse | Percentage of households that actually recycle |
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
The issue of lack of access to recycling services and education/outreach mentioned in the article is connected to SDG 11, which focuses on creating sustainable cities and communities. This goal aims to reduce the adverse environmental impact of cities, including waste management.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
The issue of recyclable material ending up in landfills due to lack of access to recycling services is connected to SDG 12, which focuses on responsible consumption and production. This goal aims to reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management
This target is relevant to the issue of lack of access to recycling services and education/outreach. It highlights the need to address waste management in cities and reduce the adverse environmental impact, including improving access to recycling services.
Target 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse
This target is relevant to the issue of recyclable material ending up in landfills. It emphasizes the importance of reducing waste generation and promoting recycling and reuse as sustainable practices.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
The article mentions two indicators that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets:
– Percentage of households with access to recycling services: This indicator reflects progress towards Target 11.6, as it measures the extent to which households have access to recycling services.
– Percentage of households that actually recycle: This indicator reflects progress towards Target 12.5, as it measures the participation rate of households in recycling activities.
By analyzing these indicators, stakeholders can assess the effectiveness of efforts to improve access to recycling services and promote recycling behavior among households.
4. SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management | Percentage of households with access to recycling services |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling, and reuse | Percentage of households that actually recycle |
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Source: resource-recycling.com
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