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September 27, 2024
Daniela Blei
Why Recycling Is Mostly Garbage
In two new books, the rise of recycling is a story of illusory promises, often entwined with disturbing political agendas.
March 1, 2024
Kate Aronoff
What Would a Better Plastics Industry Look Like?
New York is one of a few states trying to cut through the industry’s decades of misinformation. But more sustainable plastic probably just means less plastic.
December 8, 2023
Heather Souvaine Horn
A Grumpy Guide to a Sustainable Christmas
Here are the most ridiculous suggestions for celebrating this season without trashing the planet—plus a few ideas that won’t devour your time or money.
November 17, 2023
Heather Souvaine Horn
Plastics Are Poisoning Both Our Bodies and Our Politics
The petrochemical industry is obstructing a global treaty to reduce plastic pollution.
August 18, 2023
Matthew King
Big Tech’s Waste “Solutions” Are a Scam
Rather than face hard truths about reorganizing our system to stop waste, the world is falling victim to empty and inefficient cleanup promises from the tech industry.
October 28, 2021
Merrill Goozner
The Electric Vehicle Revolution Needs a Recycling Revolution, Too
A well-regulated domestic program for recycling lithium batteries could be the key to making renewable energy truly sustainable.
April 3, 2020
Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò
Corporations Are Salivating Over the Coronavirus Pandemic
Pay attention to the rules and regulations being changed right now, and whom they benefit.
December 25, 2015
Luke Whelan
Surprise! These 15 Common Grocery Store Items Are Almost Never Recyclable
So think twice before chucking them in the blue bin.
May 14, 2013
Robert Long
This Is How to Convince Conservatives to Recycle
A new study reveals how to appeal to different political ideologies
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