Most of us don’t know what happens to the bottles, paper, and cans we throw into a recycling bin.  

Unsurprisingly, not all recyclable materials are created equally.  Some are only recyclable under certain circumstances.  Many items are only partially recyclable.

A recycling industry insider discusses the path of those materials we put on the curb, and how individuals can make choices that keep items out of the landfill.

View the transcript here.