In 1988, the now-ubiquitous triangular recycling symbol was adopted to aid in the recycling of plastics. 1993 marked the first year that more paper was recycled than deposited in landfills. In 1996, the United States was recycling at a rate of 25%. The EPA set national sights on a 40% increase, with a recycling goal of 35%.
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