Sustainable and safe recycling
October 12, 2015
Zero waste is the future. Growth in the recycling economy has the potential to not only con serve the environment, but also create 1.5 million new jobs. But research indicates that recycling work can be dangerous, with injury rates more than double the national average. By addressing this problem, local governments have an opportunity to secure the sustainability and health of their cities while ensuring that recycling jobs are good jobs. Recyclers deserve safe working conditions, as they protect public health and the planet from waste, pollution, and resource depletion. Click here to read Sustainable and Safe Recycling: Protecting Workers Who Protect the Planet
