Restricted Recycling? Here’s What To Do
“I just moved to a small country town and for some reason they stopped accepting glass for recycling. I had purposely been buying more glass products to avoid plastic as much as possible … I don’t know what to do. Do you have any suggestions?”
US recycling is in chaos, and packaging materials that were once recyclable may likely be headed to your local landfill. What’s an eco-conscious consumer to do?
On this short and sweet bonus episode, I’m answering a listener’s question about how to best proceed amidst severely restricted recycling options in the United States.
Here’s a quick preview:
[1:15] Facts about glass: The good, the bad, and the ugly
[4:30] The sad state recycling in the United States
[7:50] Stephanie’s 6 suggestions for eco-conscious recyclers
Resources mentioned in the episode:
* NEW FEATURE! Leave a voicemail with your question and I’ll answer it on-air! Here’s how: State your name then leave the show a message at (508) 960-9046. (This new feature only works with audience participation, so don’t be shy!)
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* Want more episodes like this one? Check out #078: Yes, Your Recycling Is In Landfills.
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