By Molly Brooks
Recycling reduces the use of energy and water, saves landfill space, and mitigates the impacts of climate change. Even more important than recycling, however, is reducing waste in the first place, or pre-cycling. Here are just a few ideas.
By Emily Malik, URA Board Member
Those little recycle symbols (also know as Resin Identification Codes) found on all types of plastic containers can be confusing to consumers. Whether or not the item is recyclable depends on a whole slew of factors including local recycling markets, transportation costs, ordinances, and more. What’s a consumer to do?
By Daniel Salmon
There’s a part of our waste stream we’re not addressing. In the midst of trash heaps throughout Utah are tons and tons of waste generated from construction and demolition (C&D) practices. Clearly, more can be done, but tackling this goliath is different.