With Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann Hey, everybody – Philipp here, and today we’re going to talk about recycling all those plastic containers that seem to be everywhere today. First of all, let’s do the basics. Plastic is a compound known as a hydrocarbon – that is, a combination of carbon and hydrogen…
With Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann Hey, everybody – Philipp here, and today we’re going to talk about what happens to the recyclable materials that you put out with your trash every week. For most of the country, that means one bin, in which all the recyclables get comingled. The truck comes by,…
With Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann Hey, friends. In our last episode we gave you an overview of the myths and realities of recycling. Today, we’re going to dive a little deeper into the topic, because a successful recycling program is critical to an integrated waste management system. First, let’s be clear. Not…
With Philipp Schmidt-Pathmann Hey, folks, it’s Philipp, and we’re talkin’ trash. This week’s episode concerns an important but often overlooked element of solid waste management: the myths and realities of recycling. Recycling is one of the central elements in the quest for a circular economy, and it has a significant…
Schmidt-Pathmann believes it’s in Benton County’s best interest to consider the long-term costs — both monetary and nonmonetary — of hosting Coffin Butte. Long after that landfill runs out of space, it will need to be managed. “You will have to maintain a landfill forever. It’s like taking a loan from the bank without ever planning to pay it back,” Schmidt-Pathmann said. “At some point, the bank — or the environment — will come collecting.”