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…
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…
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…
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…
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…