The Garbage Barge That Helped Fuel a Movement | Full Report
Episode 3 | 11m 1s
In the 1980s, rising public awareness about waste was fueled by a bizarre news story: the story of New York’s meandering garbage barge. Today, Americans recycle about 68 million tons of trash.
Aired: 10/14/19 | Expires: 10/06/26 |
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