TALKING TRASH

Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools you need to improve recycling in your community.

#Climate & Sustainability

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A graphic featuring the text "You Did That" in bold, black letters. Below the text is a green horizontal bar, and beneath the bar is an oval loop in the same green color. The words "Plastic Bottles Collected and Recycled" are written below the oval loop in black, completing the eco-friendly, recycling-themed design. The green elements and clean typography emphasize sustainability and environmental action.

SUSTAINABILITY

is one of Gen Z's top issues, and we’re ready to commit to making changes that reduce our carbon footprint.

One sure way to do that is by recycling plastic water bottles. And when we use them, let’s do it responsibly!

Improving the recycling infrastructure in our communities can lead to positive outcomes for the environment. As part of the Talking Trash program, you will gain more knowledge on how to properly recycle plastic bottles in your neighborhood, and use what you learn to make a lasting difference!

Join the next generation of environmentalists in the movement to take action and reduce the 91% of plastic waste that doesn’t get recycled.

YOUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT

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Over 20,000 of you joined your peers to learn more about how to improve recycling in your communities.

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More than 7,600 members dedicated over 19,000 hours of their time taking action to address the 91% of plastic waste that goes unrecycled.

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You collectively recycled more than 86,600 plastic bottles, keeping 1 Ton of waste from reaching our landfills, and saving enough energy to power a home for about 7.5 years.

6 of your peers received grants to develop and launch their own recycling initiatives.

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TALKING TRASH

Test your knowledge of basic recycling facts, and learn how to reduce waste in your community.

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50 BOTTLES, 1 GOAL

Do your part to keep plastic bottles out of landfills and in recycling bins.

Collect and recycle a minimum of 50 plastic bottles (roughly the equivalent of 1lb of plastic) and earn volunteer credits.

BONUS VITRUAL RECYCLING ACTION

In collaboration with Filament Games, you can now collect and recycle 50 glass bottles in Robot World on Roblox, and unlock some really cool, limited edition player customizations.

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THE BINFLUENCERS

Cohort & Leadership Opportunity

Meet the changemakers who are passionate about solving environmental challenges.

A select group of young leaders were invited to create and launch their very own Bin-ovative recycling campaigns, and were supported with a $250 grant that helped them make a lasting impact in their communities.

MEET THE BINFLUENCERS

Arman, 16 | Los Angeles - CA

"My proposed solution is a community campaign called Recycle Right.

Aria, 17 | Dallas, TX

"I will work with the Dallas Youth Commission.

Katelyn, 25 | Los Angeles, CA

"I propose to make recycling containers more accessible on streets and in stores/restaurants.

Jordan, 24 | New Orleans, LA

"I’d like to increase the community’s access to alternative waste disposal options in the places where we get all of our personal goods and services.

Saanvi, 17 | Dallas, TX

"My solution is to launch a targeted educational campaign called Re-Think It, Don't Sink It (in the Trash Can)

DAndre, 18 | New Orleans, LA

"I plan to partner with EMR recycling and have a pep rally in our school gym.

MEMBER ACTION GALLERY

Check out what your peers are doing to keep plastic bottles out of landfills and in recycling bins.

GET INVOLVED

Make a difference in your community and add your vision to the future of our democracy