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Article: Sloppy reporting and recycling policy

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August 1, 1996
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OVER the past few years, I've dedicated a lot of ink in this column responding to misinformation put forth by journalists and persons from ivory tower think tanks. By relegating myself to the role of recycling cop, however, I am in danger of being perceived as a recycling zealot who fervently criticizes anyone who says anything negative about recycling. Plus, I thereby foster an environment where these peddlers of misinformation guide the course of discussion in our industrY.

A wise person instructed me at an early age not to do battle with people who buy ink in 55 gallon drums. That was good advice. Besides, good critical analysis of how recycling services are provided in North America is ...

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