Did you know only 10% of recyclables actually end up being recycled?
This shows how unreliable our recycling efforts are, and with over 50 billion pounds of plastics dumped into our waterways and ecosystems each year, this is creating a major environmental impact.
In this episode, Luis and Catherine chat with Alan Riggs (CFO), Alex Henson(COO), and Jonathan Aguilar (CEO) from <a href="https://www.rawplasticnc.com/">R.A.W. Plastics (Restoring Another Waterway)</a> located in Greenville, NC.
"We’re going to pay for plastic pollution no matter what - so we either pay now with time and money, or we’re going to pay for it later with our health and livelihood."
Listen in to learn how you can be a more conscious consumer when it comes to our local ecosystem, including:&nbsp;
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 <li>How to reduce, reuse, and recycle.</li>
 <li>Practical steps you can take daily to make a real difference.</li>
 <li>How consumers and businesses can be more mindful of their waste. 
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Intentionally Shopping Local (ft. Steve Weathers)

The Good Guide to Business podcast is all about conversations with businesses, organizations, and local leaders who are going above and beyond to make our community a better place. Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, buckle up, and get ready to join our hosts Nick Hill and Meredith Radford from BBB of Eastern Carolinas.