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Is there a point to recycling? Is recycling even good for the environment? In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, Finn Arne Jørgensen answers: it depends. From a technical point of view, recycling is a series of processes - collecting, sorting, processing, manufacturing. Recycling also has a cultural component; at its core, recycling is about transformation and value, turning material waste into something useful - plastic bags into patio furniture, plastic bottles into T-shirts.

Recycling is a simple action we can take that has an immediate positive effect. It keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, prevents pollution, and saves energy. But recycling isn't always straightforward. With so many different rules, it can be tough to understand. If you're worried that you're not recycling properly, or wondering whether you could be recycling more, this is the book for you. Recycling For Dummies cuts through the confusion around what you can and can't recycle. This manual breaks down recycling codes, symbols, and rules in a straightforward way.

Advancing waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas since 1989.

Join your hosts Leisa de Klerk and Rob Riddell Tigeir for a fortnightly podcast featuring local minimisation legends and helpful hacks on reducing, reusing, repurposing, repairing, reclaiming and recycling. Contact the REthinking Waste podcast team at Dunedinrecycling@gmail.com Thanks to the DCC's Waste and Environmental Solutions team for their support.

"Toast this pair who are trying to make a difference one rubbish episode at a time" - The Independent If you think recycling is boring, think again. James and Robbie are here to prove that recycling is not only important but also downright fun! Ever wondered what happens to the lime in a recycled Corona bottle? Or, why a cucumber needs to be wrapped in plastic? The answers may surprise you. James does the research, while Robbie brings his unfiltered knowledge to the table, making for an unexpectedly entertaining deep dive into the weird and wonderful world of recycling. From busting myths to ...

Every episode of the Plastic Recycling Podcast features insights from leading experts in the plastics recycling industry. We cover important topics like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), innovative recycling technologies, and the latest legislation affecting recycled plastics, particularly in food and beverage packaging.Stay informed about the ever-changing world of recycling and get involved in driving real change. The podcast is brought by CANEI and hosted by industry leader Alkarim Shamsy.We invite you to join the conversation.🎧 Subscribe now to never miss an episode and to stay ...

Research Fellow Deepika Mathur of Charles Darwin University discusses with Rick Ralph the challenges Australia faces in terms of managing its emerging Solar PV Panels stockpiles, in particular how this is impacting remote and regional Australia's waste management practices.

Lesley Van Stavern founder of ReGen Plastics and Community for Waste Reduction talks about how Cairns business networks are achieving waste reduction and growing small business opportunities.