Repak's findings show a troubling gap between public perception and actual recycling knowledge, with only 64% of surveyed adults demonstrating correct recycling practices.
Zoe Kavanagh emphasized that 'While many believe they're doing the right thing, a national average score of 64% shows that we are not where we need to be in recycling effectiveness.'
The results revealed that only 29% of respondents knew how to correctly recycle bleach bottles, underscoring a broader lack of understanding regarding recycling protocols.
Despite 88% of participants feeling they did well, only 53% accurately recognized recyclable materials, highlighting misconceptions that can lead to recycling contamination.
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