How Everything Became Plastic | Planet Money | NPR
Plastic, you're surrounded by it. But where did it come from? The story starts with some frustrated electrical scientists and a clever chemist named Leo Baekeland.
Redneck ASMR Burning Trash on a Nice Day
Ah the smell and freedom of country living, none of this silly recycling or garbage hauling crap. I so love burning shit!
Is Recycling Worth It Anymore? The Truth Is Complicated.
America produces more waste per capita than any other country in the world. And recycling, which was once considered the solution to that problem, isn’t really working anymore. Recycling works, but it’s not magic. As America continues to lead the world in per capita waste production, it’s becoming more and more clear that everybody-- manufacturer and consumers-- “over-believe” in recycling.
