3 bins for single stream recycling: new math for waste diversion

Written by Ken
08/15/2008
Let’s see how 3 bins can be simpler than 2 once you get the hang of ’single stream’ recycling (via gristmill). Confusing at first, yes, yet when you learn that ’single stream’ refers only to the recyclable material, like paper, plastic, glass and metal, you gotta be liking it already. Why? ‘Cause all those recyclables go into [...] Read more...