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  • The Real Cycle Project: It’s Time to Get Real About Recycling  

    February 11, 2025
    Real Cycle

    The Problem Isn’t Plastics—It’s What Happens to Them   We’ve all done it. You rinse out a plastic container, toss it into the blue bin, and feel good about doing your part. But what if I…

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  • Why Don’t We See More Breakthroughs in Recycling?

    June 20, 2025
    Real Cycle

    At Real Cycle, we’re often asked: Why hasn’t recycling advanced further? For decades, we’ve been bombarded with messages about recycling—yet globally, less than 10% of plastic actually gets recycled. So what’s holding us back? The answer isn’t…

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  • Recycling 101: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It’s Not Enough

    June 11, 2025
    Real Cycle

    We’ve all been told that recycling is one of the simplest ways to help the planet. Toss your plastic bottle in the blue bin, and you’re doing your part. But what actually is recycling? And more importantly—how…

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  • The Plastic Problem: Why Less Than 9% of Plastic Is Recycled

    March 17, 2025
    Real Cycle

    In today’s world, plastic is ubiquitous, permeating nearly every aspect of our lives. From packaging materials to household items, its convenience and versatility have led to an exponential increase in production. However, this surge has…

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  • The Truth About Recycling: Breaking Down the Myths

    March 1, 2025
    Real Cycle

    Most of us toss our plastic bottles, food containers, and packaging into the recycling bin with a sense of satisfaction. We’re doing our part. We assume those items will be collected, processed, and turned into…

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