Why Recycling Options Lead People To Waste More

Chicago Recycling Bin
David Hilowitz / Flickr
Chicago Recycling Bin
David Hilowitz / Flickr

Why Recycling Options Lead People To Waste More

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People used more cups and paper when recycling was an option versus when they had to put them in the trash. Researchers say people’s guilt for wasting is overridden by the good feelings for recycling.  Copyright 2017 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.