The state of recycling in Southern Illinois: Which plastic to throw in your bin, and how the global economy matters
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Editor's Note: This is the first installment of a 2-part series on recycling in Southern Illinois. Next Sunday, we'll take a closer look at re…
CARBONDALE — In 1989, Illinois set a lofty goal for a statewide recycling program.
CARBONDALE — In the Illinois recycling industry, Jackson County has long been recognized as a downstate pacesetter.
MARION — After 10 years as the Williamson County recycling coordinator Kevin Robbins is pretty much right back where he started.
If you haven't kept up with my reporting on local recycling realities, here's a brief recap of what I've found:
Early this year I was fascinated to find that the global recycling downturn was causing major harm in Southern Illinois. I found tens of thous…