Introduction Since World War II, plastics have been manufactured at an exponential rate and have surpassed most other man-made materials (Geyer 2017). This rate can be attributed to plastic’s ability to be very durable and stable (Rhodes 2018). While this may seem like an advantage in application, it negatively impacts the environment because of its… Read more »
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Recycling patterns of students and the effects on water quality in Bloomington, Indiana
Abstract: Approximately 91% of all plastics are not recycled. This is due to consumers not recycling items, item contamination, or because certain plastics cannot be recycled. When recyclable materials are not properly disposed of they end up in landfills, nature, or in water sources. These plastic materials can contaminant the water sources, and can then… Read more »