It feels like the right thing to do- washing and reusing sandwich bags instead of throwing them away- but is it? How much water and energy do we use when we’re cleaning a Ziploc bag? Is it more than what it takes to make a new one?
Molly Magid
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What’s The Real Impact Of Plastic Straws?
Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?
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How Much Of What We Try To Recycle Ends Up Going To The Landfill?
Last year, 60% of Providence’s recycling was so contaminated it had to be thrown in the landfill. But Providence isn’t the only city with recycling problems. About a dozen other cities and towns struggle with putting the right things in the blue bin. And then there are some places who never see their recycling sent to the dump. Why? We look at a recycling inspection program in Central Falls that’s seen some success.
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What Can Be Recycled?
What items can be recycled, and what are the most common recycling mistakes?
