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New ways to recycle glass, and a bloodthirsty plant from outer space

Lindsey Walker, head of recycling outreach and market development for Emmet County's recycling program, points to a pile of crushed glass that will later be picked up and taken to Ohio. From there, it's cleaned and recycled into fiberglass insulation and other products. (Photo: Ellie Katz/IPR News)
Lindsey Walker, head of recycling outreach and market development for Emmet County's recycling program, points to a pile of crushed glass that will later be picked up and taken to Ohio. From there, it's cleaned and recycled into fiberglass insulation and other products. (Photo: Ellie Katz/IPR News)

Right now, most glass that's put into recycling bins in our region gets used for building roads in landfills. But Emmet County has found a way to recycle the material. Could they lead the way for others?

IPR's Ellie Katz has that story.

We also talk with two high school seniors who are starring in the Traverse City West High School production of "Little Shop of Horrors," opening this weekend.


Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions

Ellie Katz reports on science, conservation and the environment. She also produces stories for Points North.
Ed Ronco is IPR's news director and the local host of "Morning Edition."