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Stop Thinking Recycling is Sustainable

Offered By: TEDx via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the life cycle of waste and challenge conventional notions about recycling in this eye-opening TEDx talk by waste industry expert Michael Cyr. Gain insights into the complex journey of recyclables and understand why recycling alone is not a sustainable solution to our single-use plastic addiction. Learn about the importance of reducing, reusing, and rethinking our consumption habits as Cyr shares his expertise from the front lines of the zero waste movement in New York City. Discover why it's crucial to shift our focus beyond recycling and consider more effective approaches to addressing our waste problem.

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Stop Thinking Recycling is Sustainable | Michael Cyr | TEDxBuffalo


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