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Recycling is Real!
MassRecycle is deeply concerned that NPR’s “Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse” has maligned recycling and misinformed readers. Far from addressing the problem of plastic waste, this kind of negative press motivates people to “throw it all in the trash”. Recycling is not a sham. Please do not throw everything in the trash.
MassRecycle President interviewed by WBUR about plastic beer toppers
Gretchen Carey, MassRecycle President was recently interviewed by WBUR about new opportunities to keep plastic beer toppers out of the waste stream.
MassRecycle Board Member Interviewed by Boston 25 News
MassRecycle Vice President Waneta Trabert, Sustainable Materials Management Director for the City of Newton, was interviewed on by Boston 25 News regarding Extended Producer Responsibility laws proposed in Massachusetts.