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Is This Trash? The State of Recycling in Washington DC
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One sticky afternoon in mid- September I stopped in a CVS on my way to the DC Metro to get something cold to drink. My thirsty eyes were drawn to a tall aluminum can of Arizona Sweet Tea. I decided t…
Tagged: recycling, north_america, trash, japan, Washington
Posted this article. Last reply by ISBangkok Feb 25.
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Great written article! I think what Japan is doing might make sorting the trash easier than what they're doing with the trash in Washington DC. I sometimes do feel guilty for being too lazy to find a recycle trash can and would just throw away the p…
Thanks! I am planning on starting in my school, then my street, and so on.
It's tougher than I thought to actually get things done, but I suppose you just need persistence.
Hey Rebeka,
Yes, that proposition did pass. Since January 1 2010, supermarkets and small markets like CVS and Safeway have been charging a nickel for each plastic bag they use to bag your groceries. Since that time, I have seen a lot of people walk…
Wow, I'm very impressed with how thorough this article is, the statistics and charts really help strengthen the thing as a whole. I've been to DC and I know what you're talking about when you say that recycling bins are something that you actually h…
This is an interesting article, especially when compared to other countries using your international experience.
Here in Thailand, there is virtually no opportunities to recycle, so your lucky to live in a relatively "green" country/state.
Omri
Very well researched, Mary. I love a girl who knows how to use stats!
Before moving to Doha in August, I lived in DC for four years. I constantly bemoaned the District's recycling program (or lack thereof), but I also tore my hair out about public…
I recently saw a video where a group of people conducted an experiment to test the theory that by making something into a game, more people would be encouraged to participate. They attached a motion sensor to one trash can. When garbage is thrown aw…
This is definitely an important issue that needs to be tackled. In Thailand, where I live, recycling and waste is a large problem. Many citizens of Bangkok buy pirated DVDs which always come with complementary dvd cases. Considering the vast number…
Great job! I like the fact that you presented the problem gave some relevant statistics and the provided ways to solve the problem. Also your writing is quite engaging, which kept me interested in the whole article. I agree this is an issue that is…
You make a very important point and to be honest I am actually surprised, and disappointed that the Capital would be lacking initiative in such a vital issue. Living in the Middle East, I completely know where you are coming from, especially that th…
Good job, Mary. I particularly like the way you hooked us by starting with the personal story. Personal anecdotes tend to be compelling ways to bring people into understanding a larger problem, whereas if you'd started with statistics you'd have had…
Article about Recycling in the DC area: how effective is it?
There are links at the end of the article for people who want to learn more and get involved!!
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