Single-Stream Recycling Boosts Rates in Baltimore
Baltimore City has seen an increase in recycling by nearly 20 percent since it began its single-stream program in January, reports the Associated Press.
Single-stream recycling allows residents to put all recyclable materials together, instead of having to separate them into groups such as glass and paper. This year, the city has recycled 6,900 tons compared with 5,800 tons last year.
City government offices are also taking part in the program, along with a growing number of businesses and schools.
In January, the recycling program was also expanded to include plastics labeled one through seven. Styrofoam and plastic bags, however, are not accepted.
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