The pandemic has made the planet more aware of how precious clean water and sanitation are for health, safety, and a better quality of life. Unfortunately, the United States is lagging behind other civilized nations in a very basic area — the lack of a strong recycling system, along with a reporting system that is transparent and driven by key performance indicators that matter. The U.S. is known as one of the most wasteful developed countries — producing over 292 million tons of trash yearly, or approximately 4.9 pounds per person per day.
