Recycling plays a crucial role in keeping plastics out of the ocean and environment. While only nine percent of plastics in Canada are recycled, the diversion rate has increased significantly, meaning more waste is being kept from landfills. Local recycling programs allow residents to recycle materials like glass, plastic, and metals. To recycle effectively, items must be clean, dry, and sorted properly to avoid contaminating the recycling stream. Every effort you make to recycle helps protect marine life and our oceans.