Talk

Garbology: The Science Behind Recycling

Tuesday, Mar 5, 2019 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Location
Schmidt Conference Center

Event Details

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Eric Hollinger at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. (Credit: Francisco Guerra, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives)

What happens to the bottles, cans and paper we throw in the recycling bin? And what does it take to inspire more people to use these bins in the first place? Discover the hidden side of recycling with Eric Hollinger, an archaeologist who helped launch a massive recycling effort across the Smithsonian.

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