Do you want to know the percentage of people that actually recycle? The actual percentage will drive you crazy! Ready? I don’t think you’re ready! Okay, ready? The percentage of people who actually recycle is…32%! The reason why the percentage isn’t higher is because so many people just forget. Have you ever had a plastic water bottle, soda bottle, etc., and you just forgot to recycle it? Another reason why the percentage is so low is that some people don’t actually know what can be recycled and what can’t. Those people that don’t know what can be recycled end up recycling items such as plastic straws, and take-out containers, which actually can’t be recycled.
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Do you know how many people actually recycle?
March 20, 2025
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Cora Scheich, Staff Writer
Why did you decide to join Newspaper Club? I joined because I wanted somewhere to talk (or write) about climate problems in Fort Collins and weather reports.
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I love dinosaurs and sharks.
What’s your favorite book? I can’t decide what book I love the most. I love so many.
What’s your favorite thing to write about? Climate, made-up stories, and things like that!
Miss Taylor Young, Club Adviser
Why did you decide to join Newspaper Club? I joined, because my wonderful students asked me to help start this club!
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I love type II fun, coffee, and poetry! Running, cycling, swimming, and hiking are some of my favorites.
What’s your favorite book? I love anything by Mary Oliver, Ada Limón, and Joy Harjo!
What’s your favorite thing to write about? I love to write poetry, reflections about life, teaching and learning, noticings of the world, and informational pieces.
Julie Cronk • Mar 25, 2025 at 9:59 am
so true!