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The "Trash Talking" Blog

I write content as clear as plastic (and just as dangerous) to uncover the truths about the waste and recycling industry. Topics include sustainability, greenwashing, and environmental racism, especially in regards to plastics and textiles.

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Is that Plastic Recyclable? Or Just “Technically” Recyclable?There’s a distinct difference between the two terms. The nuance is meant to be confusing so you continue buying more plastic.

Recycling Plastic Won’t Magically Eliminate Microplastic Pollution“Primary” microplastics enter the environment small and cannot be addressed with increased recycling practices.

I Don’t Think “Sustainable” Means What You Think it MeansBusinesses want your business. They use terms like “sustainable” to “sustain” profits. They use “green” to earn more “green”.

America Recycles Day: The Harsh Truth on Recycling PlasticToday is America Recycles Day and I’m here to share a hard and disappointing truth: plastic recycling is not going to save us.

Can My Clothes Be Recycled?Spoiler alert: probably not. Looking “fresh” has a dirty environmental and social footprint that we can’t recycle our way out of.

Why Your Definition of “Recycling” is Probably WrongI used to have an idealized understanding of what recycling meant. But the more I learned about its various definitions, the more horrified…

“What the FAQ?” Your Landfill Questions AnsweredWithout a doubt, landfills play a critical role in modern-day society, but they also perpetuate our wasteful habits as consumers.

Hey Marketers, Stop Treating Sustainability Like it’s a Personality TypeThe concept only works if it involves EVERYONE.

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