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Texas Recycling
Beyond 16%: Turning Houston’s Recycling Fail Into a Zero Waste Future
Houston is lagging far behind other major Texas cities on basic recycling and composting because it has underfunded, understaffed solid waste services and no dedicated trash fee to support modern infrastructure and education. With a modest solid waste fee and clear zero waste priorities, the city could rapidly catch up by expanding reliable collection, citywide…
Read MoreWaste Reduction Is A Moral Obligation
Rep. Ellison Calls for Moral Drive on Zero Waste Wrapping up the national Resource Recycling Conference in Minneapolis this week, US Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota, called for taking a moral stand regarding climate change and consumerism by highlighting the benefits of Zero Waste. With visions of a “Zero Waste society”, Ellison stated, “Our economy…
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