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What ideas do you have to make recycling easier?

Saving the planet from all kinds of pollution has become an unrelenting mission. But, decades after the birth of recycling, many are still confused with the dizzying array of symbols.
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A worker in a reflective vest steps in a large pile of material for recycling.
With a confusing collection of symbols and rules, many Canadians are still struggling to properly recycle — and it's hurting the environment and economy. (Jennifer Chevalier/CBC)

Earth Day. Spring cleaning. Recycling revamp.

On Monday, many around the world will celebrate Earth Day. Saving the planet from all kinds of pollution has become an unrelenting mission.

Plastic, paper, electronics — as you dive into spring cleaning this month, are you still scratching your head over where they should go?

Decades after the birth of recycling, many are still confused with the dizzying array of symbols.

Our question this week: What ideas do you have to make recycling easier?

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