A new study from the University of Illinois Springfield now shows decorated recycling bins aren't increasing recycling on campus.
As part of the study, researchers put bedazzled bins or bins with positive messages made people more likely to recycle.
The study was funded by a $3,600 grant from Pepsi Co.
This story aired on WICS Newschannel 20 on March 7, 2019.
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