Join us for a deep dive into the recycling industry. Find out why you can’t recycle many plastics or glass anymore, and what you can do to help the situation. Also learn what happens to that can or bottle after it arrives at the recycling center, why recycling rules vary among localities, and more.
What’s Up With Recycling? is a panel discussion with the ultimate expert:
-Michael Neese, Recycling Manager, City of Winchester
Our panelist is based in Virginia and Washington D.C., but many of the concepts discussed will be universal.
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00:00 – Intro
03:31 – What Happens to a Plastic Bottle After Being Recycled?
04:58 – Glorification of Recycling
06:10 – Problems With the Recycling Logo
08:58 – Why are Only Some Plastics Recyclable?
12:07 – Variance by Locality
17:53 – Compostable Plastics
20:40 – Aspirational Recyclers
24:33 – What Can Individuals Do?
30:29 – How to Encourage Reduction of Waste?
35:06- Is Virginia an Importer or Exporter of Waste?
37:51 – The Bottle Bill
39:50 – What % of Materials that We Recycle are Actually Recycled?
48:46 – How to Approach Legislature?
51:00 – Outro