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  • How Local Trash Disposal Affects Climate Change

    Emily Lanoue Jordan Meaker Taylor Morain Tristen Webb

    December 18, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    With Georgia’s Athens-Clarke county landfill nearing its fill limit, residents, organizations, and the city are taking a multi-pronged approach to reducing waste. A key part of this has been the fact that nearly half of what goes into the landfill can be recycled, and Georgia-based industries like aluminum and carpet manufacturing are willing to buy recyclables. In addition, composting supported by the state has grown in popularity, and universities have taken on recycling education and collection programs.

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  • Grocery Stores and Local Recycling Centers Offer Solution to Plastic Bag Pollution

    Emily Lanoue

    September 25, 2019 |

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    Response Location: United States, Athens, Georgia

    Grocery stores across the nation have explored creative solutions to recycle plastic bags, including melting them into new bags and even using the material to build compact lumber and playground equipment. In Athens, Georgia, residents can bring their recyclables to the local Publix to be delivered to one of these specialty recycling centers.

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