News

Recycling is Complicated: Watch our clip on AJ+

Yes, it’s true that Philadelphia will be resuming recycling once again, with 100% going to a Waste Management MRF as of May 1st.

How complicated is our recycling problem? From the consumer to the MRF and city regulations, there’s a lot of moving pieces with room for error. Recently, I spoke to AJ+ about it. Watch the full clip:

(Bonus points if you can spot local businesses, our recycling guide and zero waste products in the clip.)

Reminder: Philly has a new Recycling Contract in Place BUT it’s STILL complicated.

Put this on my tombstone if we still have the current obsession with recycling.

For how we got into this mess, read our recent piece on why recycling is so complicated.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

Recent Posts

This Philly educator helps students map the land, water, and sociopolitical systems

High school educator Anna Herman is a self-described “food person.” But her interests and expertise…

4 hours ago

More litter studies? No, Philly just needs more trash cans.

One simple pilot program is proving that if you give residents tools, they can clean…

5 days ago

500 miles of trails, government reopens, & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news Circuit Trails network reaches 500 miles of trails…

5 days ago

Eco-Explainer: What is a rain garden?

Let's dig into this form of GSI, and three perennial flowers that are also good…

6 days ago

PA exits RGGI, 10-cent bag fees, Birds supporting Birds & more

Catch up on the latest sustainability news: Pa. budget deal officially kills key greenhouse gas…

2 weeks ago

Exact Solar Celebrates 20 Years: Reflecting on the journey

From a family business to over 2,500 projects across the region, Exact Solar keeps community,…

2 weeks ago