MAINE PUBLIC • November 15, 2021
November 15th is National Recycling Day. In 1960, the U.S. recycling rate was less than 7 percent. Today, it’s more than 30 percent—better, but nowhere near Maine's recycling goal since 1989 of 50 percent. Experts discuss the latest recycling news—including what can be recycled and what to do with products that aren’t recyclable—and we’ll learn about the environmental and economic benefits of recycling. Panelists: Sarah K. Nichols, Natural Resources Council of Maine; Shelby D Wright, Casella Waste Systems; Matt Grondin, EcoMaine; Laura Marston, GoGo Refill.