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U.S. consumers who participate in recycling by age 2017

Share of consumers who participate in recycling in the United States 2017, by age group

The data displays the results of a survey among Americans in 2017 in regards to their participation in recycling, with a breakdown by age group. As of March 2017, some 33% of respondents aged between 18 and 29 years stated that they always recycled.

I always recycle	33	41	48
I try to do it as often as possible	47	40	30
Sometimes	11	10	8
No, I do not recycle	8	9	15

U.S. consumers who participate in recycling by age 2017

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