Challenges and Misconceptions of Recycling | Iowa Science Phenomena

What can I recycle? Investigate the challenges and misunderstandings around recycling.

Metro Waste Authority Education and Outreach Coordinator Sarah Borzo addresses challenges and misunderstandings around recycling. Why does grease or other food residue make it more difficult for an object to be recycled? What if I put a greasy pizza box in the recycling? What creative solutions might exist to prevent recyclable items from ending up in a landfill? How is recycling sorted?