Why the USA is so bad at recycling? Why our recycling rates are 2-3 times lower than in Europe? How can we make the recycling process better?

Further reading:

Official data on Waste/Landfill/Recycling situation in the USA:

https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling

https://www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/national-overview-facts-and-figures-materials