What makes for successful recycling? Hint: It is more than just placing an item in the blue bin. For recycling to take place, the material needs to be processed, and used in the manufacturing of a new product. It takes a supply of quality material AND the demand for recycled content. Other factors include access to transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce. The concept of Design for Recycling plays a crucial role in successful recycling.

This video is for:

• Those with a general interest in recycling and sustainability
• Students, media, and economists researching the economics of recycling and recycling markets
• Brands and manufacturers with sustainability goals
• Policy makers
• Recycling professionals

What makes for successful recycling? Hint: It is more than just placing an item in the blue bin. For recycling to take place, the material needs to be processed, and used in the manufacturing of a new product. It takes a supply of quality material AND the demand for recycled content. Other factors include access to transportation infrastructure, and a skilled workforce. The concept of Design for Recycling plays a crucial role in successful recycling.

This video is for:

• Those with a general interest in recycling and sustainability


• Students, media, and economists researching the economics of recycling and recycling markets


• Brands and manufacturers with sustainability goals


• Policy makers


• Recycling professionals

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