Several years ago a student political group on our campus was spreading
that rumor, that contents of recycle bins were just thrown in the trash
(even though it was not true) in an effort to discourage recycling as they
viewed it as supporting a particular political ideology. I have no idea
how
Recycling in any place that alleges recycles (e.g. colleges, universities,
high schools, etc.)
Dear Colleagues:
A few weeks ago, I posted a request for cases of (alleged) recycling in
colleges and universities where the recyclables are actually *not* recycled
(e.g., turned in with the regular
Dear Colleagues:
I am looking for data-based papers explaining (ideally worldwide, but if
not, at least in the USA), the proportion of materials intended to be
recycled that are actually recycled (vs. actually not-recycled.
If you know, please feel free to email me directly:
blayjo...@gmail.com
Dear Ecolog-L:
Do you know of studies that correlate recycling rates with, say, economics,
education, type of government, geography, race, etc.?
If you wish to direct me to papers in this subject, please email me
directly: blayjo...@gmail.com
Gratefully,
Jorge
Jorge A. Santiago-Blay, PhD
When I saw this in yesterday's paper I wondered about posting it to the
list, since there is so much discussion about recycling. Then on the TV this
morning there was a story about waste collectors in Cairo who are being
devastated by government policy - they are members of the Christian minority
Actually, in the U.S. we have what is termed Environmental Justice
incorporated into environmental policy. It requires the federal
government to consider such minority groups as you describe to be
given just consideration. In fact, a decision such as this, if made
in the U.S., would certainly be
