As in many places around the country, waste managers in New York City ask residents to chuck plastic bottle caps in the trash and take only bottles out to the curb for recycling. Green Life editor Josie Garthwaite explained why on NPR 's Bryant Park Project this morning. (Hint: It has to do with markets and melting points.) If you're curious and have four minutes to spare, listen here .
As in many places around the country, waste managers in New York City ask residents to chuck plastic bottle caps in the trash and take only bottles out to the curb for recycling. Green Life editor Josie Garthwaite explained why on NPR 's Bryant Park Project this morning. (Hint: It has to do with markets and melting points.) If you're curious and have four minutes to spare, listen here .
