waste – P.S. You Should Know…

oh, chicago

Less than 9% of Chicago’s waste is recycled

November 15, 2020

For context, Austin leads Texas with a 42% recycling rate. “The city hopes a new contract can prod private recycling companies to improve their track record.” | learn more

under the microscope

New bioplastic made from waste can biodegrade in 12 months

October 19, 2020

“Two of the problems with traditional plastics are the facts that they’re made from non-renewable petroleum, and they stick around for centuries once discarded. A new alternative, however, is made from existing waste, and should biodegrade in a year.” | learn more