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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


No appetite for plastic? Tips to reduce food contamination
We're ingesting plastic at unprecedented rates with unknown effects. Learn how to reduce risk, while also cutting waste and saving money.
Mar 38 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 | January 24, 2025
LA LA LA, it’s not natural and I’m not freaking out. Also: Climate clairvoyants, hot spots for waste, and a few good things.
Jan 245 min read
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