Most of us don’t think twice about what happens after we throw something away. But have you ever wondered where your trash actually goes once it reaches the bottom of the bin and is hauled away?
Here is an infographic that reveals how much of our waste is truly recycled compared to how much could be recycled. It also breaks down how long the recycling process takes and just how long everyday items — like a can of Coke — can remain in the environment before they finally decompose.
Via Tradeskips