Visualizations
Showcasing my code and graphs made from it.
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This graph and code showcase the NYC Opendata dataset that I chose for my project. I decided to show how each borough compares to each other, and as we can see, in accordance with how NYC Opendata labels boroughs, Manhattan takes the crown for most recycling rates within a borough.
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The x-axis is the borough and the y-axis is how much total conversion that borough has done to recycle their waste.
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This graph is the main visualization of the project, as it showcases how Manhattan, the borough with the highest recycling rate, compares to all 5 boroughs of NYC. It also shows the comparison of other capital cities around the United States.
As we can see here, Manhattan fairs quite well in comparison to Trenton! Although Mercer County has more total recycled waste, Manhattan is able to compete in recycling capabilities with a city like Trenton. However, on the end of the spectrum, we have Austin and Travis County boasting well above both locations, and this was the result I expected, as Austin has been implementing laws and government rules to regulate recycling as a whole.
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By looking at the data, we can see that NYC is unable to compete with cities like Austin, which are constantly pushing for recycling within their municipal foundations. This leads me to believe that prioritization of government laws and active people within the community are important factors in our own infrastructure. Everyone is able to make a change, and if the responsibility of recycling in NYC is stretched across all people, from government officials to the public, we can all make the difference that this city deserves.