For decades, curbside recycling has been a fixture in U.S. neighborhoods as a way to empower ordinary citizens to protect their environment and reduce waste. It’s a system, though, that relies on consumers to know what items are recyclable—and which ones can contaminate a delicate ecosystem.
Q&A: Paper, plastics and penalties. How audits can improve curbside recycling
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