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almostcyclops t1_j7hzxkz wrote

Reply to comment by Rakshear in In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange. by memorialmonorail

The fact that this worked when most of our recycling is shipped to China is hilarious.

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AlphaSquad1 t1_j7jp5z6 wrote

*was shipped to China. They stopped taking all but the highest value recycling in 2018. Many cities have had to switch to either burning their recycling for power or just throwing it in their landfills now.

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Widespreaddd t1_j7kejbg wrote

Yes, my city stopped free recycling. You can recycle some items, like glass, if you want to, but you now have to pay them to take it.

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