The release should inform them of how many tons were collected, congratulate citizens who brought in their books and thank the partners for their participation. Many products are being made from outdated directories. Of this, telephone directories comprise less than one percent of the paper going into the landfills. Yes, and is being recycled in many states where collection programs exist. Polystyrene is the most recycled form of disposable food service packaging.
Polystyrene recycling is particularly successful in institutional settings.
A landfill is designed to keep out air, water and light to prevent the degradation process. In fact, the absence of degradation in landfills is a benefit because degradation results in the formation of leachate, which can contaminate groundwater, and of methane gas, a potentially explosive air pollutant. Keep America Beautiful, Inc., however, stresses that biodegradability is not the answer to litter. Litter is a behavior problem caused by disrespect for the environment. Burning polystyrene in a modern incinerator results in end-products of carbon dioxide, water vapor and possibly a trace of ash.