State of Waste

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State of Waste

What happens to your garbage after it leaves your house? ‘State of Waste’, is an audio series about landfills and solid waste management in Nebraska...from electronic waste to the trash you throw away every day.

Episodes

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: Waste of space

    Nebraskans’ trash travels from the curb to landfills and eventually dog parks, but who’s managing it?

    6 min

  2. EPISODE 1 BONUS

    Behind the scenes: Episode 1

    In this bonus episode, we go behind the scenes with Nate Thomas and Jolie Peal to discuss episode 1 of State of Waste, "Waste of Space".

    5 min

  3. EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: Digital debris

    In this episode, we discuss e-waste. What is it? How does it impact landfills if it is not properly recycled?

    8 min

  4. EPISODE 2 BONUS

    Behind the scenes: Episode 2

    In this bonus episode, we are speaking with Emma Krab and Olivia Taylor about e-waste. We will dive deeper into what e-waste is and why e-waste can cause problems in landfills.

    4 min

  5. EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: Trash on the move

    In this episode, we take a look at the Sarpy County Transfer Station and how it is an example of the future of waste disposal.

    5 min

  6. EPISODE 3 BONUS

    Behind the scenes: Episode 3

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Jordan Opp and Tom Searl from 'Episode 3: Trash on the move' to discuss their team’s reporting on the Sarpy County Transfer Station.

    4 min

  7. EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: Expanding Butler

    This episode explores the background and conflicts of the Butler County Landfill's need for expansion. From nails on the road to pungent smells, there are still plenty of concerns as the landfill battles for expansion.

    7 min

  8. EPISODE 4 BONUS

    Behind the scenes: Episode 4

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Geoff Exstrom and Dylan Guinzy to discuss episode 4 of State of Waste, “Expanding Butler” and break the Butler County Landfill battle over expansion.

    4 min

  9. EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: Reinventing Recycling

    In this episode, we discuss how rural communities are providing recycling options to citizens and businesses.

    9 min

  10. EPISODE 5 BONUS

    Behind the scenes: Episode 5

    In this episode, we go behind the scenes with Devin Hinkson and Abigail Carrera from 'Episode 5: Reinventing recycling’ to discuss their team’s reporting on recycling in rural Nebraska, grants for recycling and creating public awareness.

    4 min

  11. EPISODE 6 BONUS

    Bonus episode: Tornado Hill

    A seemingly plain hill in Ryder Park sits near the center of Grand Island, Nebraska. The hill is the tallest in the city it is a popular sledding spot and play area, but its origin is anything but ordinary.

    5 min
  • 11 Episodes

About

What happens to your garbage after it leaves your house? ‘State of Waste’, is an audio series about landfills and solid waste management in Nebraska...from electronic waste to the trash you throw away every day.

Information

  • Creator
    Nebraska News Service
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021

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