Contamination reshapes Holland recycling and yields lessons
Contamination and geopolitics upend local recycling, with more waste going to landfills as cities like Holland pause or adjust curbside programs. China’s policy shifts spurred reforms guiding paper cardboard glass and plastics, while Michigan resources boost infrastructure and community education. Local firms Herman Miller Haworth and Steelcase push zero waste. Aaron Thelenwood leads Holland waste education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Michigan
China
Holland
Michigan Office of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy
The
DEQ
Herman Miller
Haworth
Steelcase
How to Recycle Properly a Simple Guide for Clean Streams
A concise guide stresses cleaning containers and drying them before recycling. It advises only listing accepted items, warns against aspirational recycling, and urges discarding uncertain items to avoid contaminating the waste stream. It covers paper, cardboard, plastic containers numbers 1-7, metal, and notes glass curbside uncertainty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aaron Thelenwood
Holland City
Republic Services
Amazon