The Studies Show Paid-only Episode 16: Recycling
Jan 21, 2025
Is recycling truly effective, or are we wasting our time? The discussion reveals frustrations over complex recycling systems and their impact on urban cleanliness. It challenges common perceptions about landfills, examining the social stigma attached to them. The speakers delve into the environmental dangers posed by open dumps in developing countries, including health risks and pollution. Finally, they highlight advancements in modern landfill safety features and address misconceptions regarding landfill shortages.
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Shared Recycling Annoyance
- Stuart and Tom both hate the complexities of recycling.
- They find it annoying to separate rubbish and remember which bins go out each week.
Fox-Proof Food Bins
- Tom dislikes food bins due to foxes scattering the contents.
- He now uses a fox-proof bin, a solution discussed in Works in Progress.
Recycling vs. Landfill
- The episode explores the worth of recycling and the negative perception of landfills.
- They question how bad it would be to send all waste to landfill.