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We’re trashing ourselves!

“Americans generate more trash than anyone else on the planet: more than 7 pounds per person each day. And most landfill trash is made up of containers and packaging — almost all of which should be recycled.” Read more and listen to the Fresh Air interview with Edward Hume, author of Garbology.

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The Afterlife of Trash

Our throwaway economy creates problems far beyond overflowing landfills and refuse barges. This writer discovered that toxic emissions from her city’s incinerator are helping to poison breastfeeding infants hundreds of miles away. Is this consistent with Jesus’ command to love our neighbors as ourselves? (Photo by Dolmansaxlil, used by Creative Commons license.)