If we all take the time to recycle it could save the planet and sustain the community for future generations. The US Environmental Protection Agency says that 75 percent of solid waste is recyclable, but only 30 percent of it is actually recycled. Some may not recycle, but frequently people throw away items they do not know are recyclable. Take a moment do a “trash audit.” You would be surprised by the amount of things that you could prevent  from ending up in landfills.