China and U.S. Recyclables

Program Type:

Community & Lifestyle, Genealogy & History, Technology & STEAM

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

For the past 30 years the U.S. has shipped plastic, paper, glass and metals to China for reprocessing. Now that China has stopped taking our recyclables, what's next? Join us to learn a brief history of recycling in America and discuss what we must do next to become self-sustaining.

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