Majority of recyclers say they do it for the environment and because it’s easy | Pew Research Center

May 27, 2026

From carpooling to buying secondhand, what eco-friendly actions do Americans take and why?

Majority of recyclers say they do it for the environment and because it’s easy

Majority of recyclers say they do it for the environment and because it’s easy

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From carpooling to buying secondhand, what eco-friendly actions do Americans take and why?
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Majority of recyclers say they do it for the environment and because it’s easy