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 Stories About: Chicago AND recycling AND waste
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Blown away
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Katharine Wroth |
24 Mar 2005 |
Gristmill |
| With a drop in recycling rates, Chicago is wondering: how come no one cares anymore? The city's 'blue bag' program, introduced in 1995, sells bags for recyclables that are collected alongside regular trash. Last year, 90,000 tons filtered through, compared to 126,000 in 2000. The Chicago Tribune reports that Mayor Richard Daley says it's not working because Chicagoans are apathetic. (Way to inspire 'em, Dick!) Critics, meanwhile, say the method is inconvenient, the ... |
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| Topics: Chicago, recycling, waste (all these topics) |
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