Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Reduce, reuse and recycle — it's the mantra we have heard for decades. But does it work, and what exactly can be recycled?

From single-use plastics to pizza boxes, Horizons host William Brangham discussed separating fact from fiction on recycling with Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli, the co-founder and COO of WATS, a tech company that helps businesses reduce their waste, and Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics, an organization that campaigns to end plastic waste.

Horizons from PBS News, dives into the science, health, technology and environmental issues making headlines each week. Visit the PBS News website to watch this week's episode.

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