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Is It Worth It To Wash And Re-use Ziploc Bags?

Authors: Megan Hall, Molly Magid, Alina Kulman

It feels like the right thing to do- washing and reusing sandwich bags instead of throwing them away- but is it? How much water and energy do we use when we’re cleaning a Ziploc bag? Is it more than what it takes to make a new one?

Sep 16, 2019 • 0 min 26 sec

What’s The Real Impact Of Plastic Straws?

Authors: Megan Hall, Lauren Black, Molly Magid

Why are so many people talking about banning straws right now, and how much of a difference does skipping the straw actually make?

Sep 2, 2019 • 0 min 44 sec

How Much Of What We Try To Recycle Ends Up Going To The Landfill?

Authors: Megan Hall, Molly Magid, Lauren Black, Alina Kulman

Last year, 60% of Providence’s recycling was so contaminated it had to be thrown in the landfill. But Providence isn’t the only city with recycling problems. About a dozen other cities and towns struggle with putting the right things in the blue bin. And then there are some places who never see their recycling sent to the dump. Why? We look at a recycling inspection program in Central Falls that’s seen some success.