Many cities and states across the U.S. that have vowed to reduce their landfill waste by 2020 are falling short on their waste reduction goals. And, according to a Bloomberg Environment report, the challenges go beyond the implementation of China’s import ban.
National and location-specific obstacles—such as aspirational recycling and the need for a more resilient recycling market and infrastructure—have hindered the nation’s progress when it comes to recycling.
