What We Throw Away and Why It Matters

Have you ever wondered about where your waste goes after the garbage truck leaves your neighborhood? This lecture will describe the role that the circular economy could play in minimizing economic and environmental impacts of solid waste both locally and globally. We will delve a bit deeper into questions that may challenge you such as: can I recycle a particular item, how bad are microplastics, and what are forever chemicals and why are they a problem?