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Jun 2022
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Is It Time to Dump Recycling? | 17

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Are you a wish-cycler? Most people do their part to protect the environment by dumping basically everything that isn't food into their blue recycle bin. But is that what we’re really supposed to do? And are we making a difference? Nikki and Mr. Malone talk trash with Earth911’s Mitch Ratcliffe on how it all works, and the latest waste management innovations. ... Show More
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