How is the economic downturn affecting the business of recycling? On the next Your Call, we'll have a conversation about economics of recycling. California pays five cents for every glass, plastic, or aluminum beverage container. Last year, 82 percent of bottles and cans in California were recycled. So how well is the recycling system working? Where do the materials go? Join us at 10 or send an email at feedback@yourcallradio.org. What explains the rise of recycling? It's Your Call, with Hana Baba and you.
Guests:
Eric Lombardi, the Executive Director of Eco-Cycle
Jack Macy, Commercial Zero Waste Coordinator for SF Environment
Jerry Powell, editor of Resource Recycling Magazine
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In SF, it has been confusing as to exactly what is acceptable in the blue container. For example, at one time plastic bottles were acceptable but only if they had the correct number. Some threw in plastic bags. Is the paper that seems to have a plastic cover acceptable? What type of metal? Only cans?
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What happens if recyclables are placed in black container? Do they get sorted in the right direction on Pier 96?
I was disappointed that the show did not probe what happens at the sorting centers. Do they correct errors and recycle what can be sorted? What if someone throws everything--foods, newspapers, bottles and wood--- into a plastic bag that goes into the black bucket?
ReplyDeleteThis was an amazing program. Thank you so much. I am donating!
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