Recycling program trends show Iowa landfills underperforming
IowaWatch analysis finds Cedar Rapids Linn County and Scott Area landfills cut recycling rates from 9.1 and 8.8 percent in 2002 to 5.4 and 5.3 percent respectively. One fourth of fiscal 2011 waste was organic material and the system lacks statewide recycling tracking, while EMS pilots seek credit for environmental efforts.
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Iowa City curbside recycling limited to few households
Four of every five Iowa City households lack curbside recycling, despite an aggressive program. Recycling coordinator Jen Jordan cites private haulers and high apartment density as barriers, while a BMP manual targets larger multifamily buildings to drive change.
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Etch A Sketch inventor Andre Cassagnes dies in France at 86
Andre Cassagnes, the Etch A Sketch inventor, died January 16 in a Paris suburb at age 86. The Ohio Art Co. said his invention brought joy to many and helped the company grow. More than 100 million units have sold worldwide since the 1960 launch.
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