Q&A: Paper, plastics and penalties. How audits can improve curbside recycling

Phys.org— For decades, curbside recycling has been a fixture in U.S. neighborhoods as a way to empower ordinary citizens to protect their environment and reduce waste. It's a system, though, that relies on consumers to know what items are recyclable—and which ones can contaminate a delicate ecosystem.

ABC News—Plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins tracked to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia. An ABC News investigation tracked plastic bags from Walmart US recycling bins to controversial plastic facilities in Southeast Asia.

@cityam—The Notebook: How life in plastic can be fantastic. James Gibson, CEO of Void Technologies, takes the pen to talk entrepreneurialism, staying sane in the capital, and reducing plastic pollution.

One Green Planet—Plastic Industry Recycling Deemed a “Fraud” by Experts. Critics are calling out the longstanding narrative promoted by the sector that plastic is predominantly recyclable.