How do PS source reduction/waste reduction activities compare to PS recycling activities?
In 1997, total waste diversion of PS packaging and disposables was 15.7 percent of generation. Between 1974 and 1997, the amount of PS packaging and disposals diverted through source reduction alone increased more than 40-fold, eliminating more than 2,900 billion pounds of material. Source reduction can make a positive contribution toward conserving resources – as significant as recycling.
