Dumpster dive | September 5, 2023

I picked up a rusty nail on the side of the road when I was out walking my dog. Unsure how to best dispose of the nail, I did a quick search and found this unexpected gem: The Joy of Recycling One Nail (P.S. I'll be recycling the nail as scrap metal.)
Ban private jets and single-use plastics? I'm siding with the activists: Burning Man attendees roadblocked by climate activists: 'They have a privileged mindset' [The Guardian]
Although, I didn't anticipate this turn of events, and while I really do hope everyone is okay, I also feel like it's a karmic twist? Tens of thousands at Burning Man told to conserve water and food after heavy rains leave attendees stranded [CNN]. And if that wasn't bad enough, three-eyed "dinosaur shrimp" are waking up? [IFLScience]
The recycling symbol has gotten out of hand and is often found on items that aren't recyclable. That's one reason why the EPA wants to get rid of it. Why the recycling symbol could end up in the trash bin [The Washington Post]
After learning that the biobased dog poop bags I use create methane gas in the landfill, I've been looking for an alternative. I found some (not great?) ideas: The Most Eco Friendly Dog Poop Disposal Methods
Related, see my recent post on why Bioplastics bum me out
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