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Does recycling help take care of the accumulation of plastics and StyrofoamTM?

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Does recycling help take care of the accumulation of plastics and StyrofoamTM?

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No. Figures from the EPA say that we recycle less than 1% of the total plastic we generate. And in some areas of the United States there is no recycling at all. In many areas of the country Polystyrene, commonly known as StyrofoamTM, packaging is not recycled and ends up in the landfill when disposed.

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No. Figures from the EPA say that we recycle less than 1% of the total plastic we generate. And in some areas of the United States there is no recycling at all. In many areas of the country Polystyrene, commonly known as StyrofoamTM, packaging is not recycled and ends up in the landfill when disposed. Do all of the products found at Green Duck break down naturally? Yes — we offer ONLY natural, earth-friendly packaging that is renewable, sustainable, compostable, biodegradable and petroleum-FREE. Are your products carbon-neutral? Yes. The carbon released is equal to that which the plant absorbed from the atmosphere during its growth. If the products are composted, much of the carbon will be fixed in the compost, replenishing the soil to assist plant growth. What is PLA corn plastic? PLA or polylactide is made from corn. PLA is a made from a natural sugar derived from the starch in kernels of corn. Regular plastic is made from petroleum. What Products are made with PLA? Products that ha

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