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The difference between European countries and America is becoming so stark. Anyone reading or watching global news has to see how backwards this country is and that it’s only getting worse.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I just looked up the numbers for Belgium (where I live). A quick search so I only found some old data. Of the cardboard that is collected nearly 78% got recycled in 2012. I bet the figures are higher these days.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes of the cardboard that is recycled, 78% may end up as some new item. But I bet only 10% of actual cardboard actually ends up in recycling centers.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I don't know but most western European countries have high collection figures.