The long strange trip of milk jugs
Jeff Long describes a recycling run from curbside bins to separation centers and compactors. He explains contaminants, the triangle symbols with numbers, and how plastics and metals are processed into bricks for factories. He notes future use of recycled bottles in cars and ski fleece.
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Recycling a Complex Promise From the Midwest
The piece profiles Charlie Ardovino of a major Midwest recycling firm arguing that recycling is surrounded by misinformation and environmental trade offs. It contrasts truck pollution, sand derived glass, Miami University’s recycling program, and regional differences in landfill availability with expert cautions from University of Maine professor George Criner.
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