Remember the paperless society? As we all know, it never really happened. Great Lakes Radio Consortium commentator Bob Lilienfeld knows why, and has some suggestions on ways to cut back on the ever-increasing avalanche of paper used and thrown away:
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Computer Recycling
Personal computers are quickly becoming as common in American households as T.V.’s and telephones. But unlike those appliances, computers become obsolete at a much faster rate. And while many computer owners abandon their machines after just a few years of use, others think they still have a lot of value. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Steve Frenkel reports:
Commentary – Recycling Must Pay
There is an increasing demand for recycling and other waste reduction initiatives to be cost effective, but as Great Lakes Radio Consortium commentator Suzanne Elston points out, nobody ever questions the cost of simply dumping our garbage:
Recycling Faces a Set-Back
This year, the Environmental Protection Agency highlighted Ann Arbor, Michigan as one of the most progressive recycling communities in the country. The city was on the forefront of recycling PVC plastics, however, recently, Ann Arbor discontinued the program and some worry that sets a negative precedent nationwide. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Mary Boyle has more.
Anti-Freeze Recycling
The recycling of anti-freeze has been around for eight years, but its not that common. However, some folks in Michigan hope to change some people’s minds. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Mary Boyle has the story:
Sprawl Slows Emergency Response
Suburban communities near American cities have been expanding for decades. And as they grow, more and more farmland is being paved over to make way for new roads and subdivisions. But a study being released today (Wednesday, March 4) finds that the desire for big homes on big lots may come at the expense of personal health and safety. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Steve Frenkel reports:
Commentary – Completing the Cycle
Just a generation ago, Americans threw their household waste in one big trash can and sent it off to landfills. Today, recycling is part of the fabric of daily life. We sort and save; carefully putting our bottles curbside or carting them off to the nearest collection site. But what does it mean? Great Lakes Radio Consortium commentator, Julia King, wonders if we’ve really learned the lesson, or if we’re just mouthing the words:
Epa to Release Nationwide Recycling Report
The city of Ann Arbor, Michigan has been able to work magic with its trash: turning virtually half of it into reusable products. That’s caught the attention of the Environmental Protection Agency. They’ll be highlighting 20 communities around the country that have had successful recycling programs in an effort to improve recycling nationwide. Ann Arbor is one of those cities. The Great Lakes Radio Consortium’s Julie Edelson Halpert traveled there to see how it’s working: