A women used Apple AirTags to Track her recycling. It ended up in the middle of nowhere. Through your AirTags in the trash? It might help the planet.
By Paving+ / September 20, 2024
A recent investigation by climate justice activist Brandy D. has uncovered a shocking reality behind the city of Houston’s “all #plastic accepted” recycling program. By discreetly placing AirTags in recycling bags, Deason discovered that the plastic waste was not being recycled as promised but instead ending up in storage facilities.
This revelation highlights a pervasive problem in many cities: misleading claims about recycling programs and a lack of transparency in #waste management practices. While corporations and governments often tout their sustainability initiatives, the reality on the ground can be vastly different.
The Houston Recycling Collaboration, launched in 2022, has failed to deliver on its promises due to operational issues and safety concerns at storage locations and sorting plants. This incident erodes public trust and raises questions about the effectiveness of current recycling efforts.
It’s time for cities to take a hard look at their recycling programs and implement stricter regulations to ensure accountability and transparency. We need to move beyond empty slogans and focus on tangible actions to reduce plastic waste and protect our environment.
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Source: Mashable