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Ancient Incan civilization meets the messy truth about recycling in one surprisingly connected hour.
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In this episode
- A grounded introduction to the Incan Empire and what made it remarkable
- An honest look at how the recycling system actually works and where it falls short
- Context on how modern recycling culture was shaped and by whom
- Two big topics that are more related in spirit than they first appear
About this episode
Kelsey has just returned from Machu Picchu, and guess what, she's ready to talk about the Inca. Join Kelsey as she delves into part one of two on the mighty Incan Empire. Then, what's sexier than ancient civilization? Why, waste management! This week, Mike Amico dives deep and gives a holistic view of the big bad world of recycling. Spoiler: it's a bit of a bummer.Show References:
- A History of the Inca "Ep. 2: Welcome to the Andes" (Nick Machinski)- Planet Money "#925: A Mob Boss, A Garbage Boat and Why We Recycle" (NPR)
- Planet Money "#926: So, Should We Recycle?" - This American Life "Not It!" (NPR)- Throughline "The Litter Myth" (NPR)
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