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G Word Episode: Bag Me a Recycler

Thu Nov 13 23:30:00 GMT 2008

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In this episode Todd Sutton, the Waste Sleuth, fights the scourge of plastic bags by turning them into 'wood' products; super sniffers use their noses to hunt down landfill leaks; subway cars make a last stop—as artificial reefs on the ocean floor.

For more information on bags and recycling check out these articles:
Marina Gryciuk’s Recycled Plastic Bags Cushions
DIY Recycled Tote Bag
Bottles 2 Bags Recycled PET Makes Nifty Laptop Cases and Bags
Dragon88 Launches Recycled, Reusable Bag Line
Sears Sells Bagir’s Recycled PET Bottle Suit on Father’s Day
Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Everything You Need to Know
Q&A: Retail Carry Bags - Paper or Plastic?
Got Plastic Bags?
Bagging the Bag: A Revolt Against Going Green
Stop Using Plastic Bags, Save Dolphins

Checkout the Planet Green Schedule to catch this episode of G Word.

 
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