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    Design and Architecture

    Is Recycling Rubbish?

    New York Times science writer John Tierney says recycling is a form of "atonement" that makes no economic sense and does little to save carbon emissions. But Junkyard Planet author Adam Minter says it’s good for business and the environment. Bales of recyclables at Santa Monica Recycling Center Photo by Frances Anderton

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    By Frances Anderton • Oct 13, 2015 • 1 min read

    New York Times science writer John Tierney says recycling is a form of "atonement" that makes no economic sense and does little to save carbon emissions. But Junkyard Planet author Adam Minter says it’s good for business and the environment.

    Bales of recyclables at Santa Monica Recycling Center

    Photo by Frances Anderton

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    Is Recycling Rubbish? Is Mars Habitable? Great Bus Stops?
    1. 0:58Is Recycling Rubbish?You’re reading this
    2. 11:45Do Wired Bus Stops Make Great Streets?
    3. 20:39Mars City
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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Avishay Artsy

      Producer, DnA: Design and Architecture

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      John Tierney

      New York Times

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      Adam Minter

      author of the book “"Secondhand: Travels in the New Global Garage Sale."

      Culture

    The full episode

    1 of 3
    Is Recycling Rubbish? Is Mars Habitable? Great Bus Stops?
    1. 0:58Is Recycling Rubbish?You’re reading this
    2. 11:45Do Wired Bus Stops Make Great Streets?
    3. 20:39Mars City
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