Rachel Cramer
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Iowa Public Radio
Every week on trash day, truckloads of waste are hauled off to three dozen landfills across the state. But some Iowa landfills are nearing the end of their lifespans, prompting communities to look elsewhere.
Lucius Pham
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Iowa Public Radio
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A study by Iowa State University researchers found that using industrial soap to clean plastic in recycling transferred chemicals from the plastic to the water. The findings could help processors remove harmful chemicals from the final recycled product. -
The initiative encourages Johnson County residents to donate or pick up new and gently used art, craft, school and upcycling supplies at no cost. -
How to avoid creating trash in Iowa — from repairing your things instead of replacing them, to recycling and composting and more.
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What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be a part of the solution. -
Thomas Dambo, a world-renowned Danish artist and environmental activist, will install his whimsical creations in Clinton next year. He's created over 150 trolls in 17 different countries out of recycled wood and scraps. -
What can individuals do to combat climate change? Three authors of the Iowa Climate Statement share how people can be part of the solution.
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What happens to your trash and recycling, from your curb to the landfill and everywhere in between?
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What happens to your trash and recycling, from your curb to the landfill and everywhere in between?
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Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.
