Globally, we produce 3.5 million tons of rubbish a day. If we packed all those discards into garbage trucks and parked them end to end, the line would stretch across the United States, a distance of 3,000 miles. The typical American produces 4.5 pounds of trash per day. That’s higher than in any other country. We can […]  Read more.

Recology CleanScapes’ Artist in Residence (AIR) Program seeks to inspire communities to think critically about waste, and encourage individuals to recycle and conserve natural resources.  The program provides local artists the opportunity to create art using materials gathered from the company’s recycling facility in South Seattle. Program Overview: Artists receive access to a wide range […]  Read more.

Have you heard of the National Sword Policy? Recent Chinese policies have resulted in a global campaign to reduce contamination (material that does not belong in the recycling container). The resulting new standards have impacted recycling efforts throughout the United States, and require a renewed focus on how and what to recycle. Enhanced education & […]  Read more.