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Good, bad, ugly: Hard-to-recycle, recycled
Keeping hard-to-recycle items out of landfills seems like a good idea. But are "responsible recyclers" making matters worse?
3 days ago13 min read


Dumpster dive | July 30, 2025
Support a global plastics treaty, explode the inevitable, throttle AI, rage against the regime, and make some pet toys
Jul 304 min read


Caring for the planet (and ourselves) in times of chaos
Reduce, reuse, recycle—regardless? Why actions matter in the midst of mayhem.
Mar 257 min read


Dumpster dive | February 18, 2025
Defending DEI, Google can’t get a date, symbolic straws, terrible tariffs, and plastic mindfulness
Feb 183 min read


Dumpster dive | Dec 19, 2024
Producers pay, packages over people, a palate cleanser, and much ado about plastic.
Dec 19, 20244 min read


Dumpster dive | November 25, 2024
Parading plastic, helium depletium, Calvin’s frugal words, COP29 cop-out, and getting engaged
Nov 25, 20242 min read


Dumpster dive | Aug 27, 2024
Sustainable speed, an Olympic failure, stupid plastics, brains, reusable shoes, and trending with less
Aug 27, 20242 min read
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