CBC·3 min read·easy
What is 'wishcycling,' and why are some B.C. municipalities cracking down on it?
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Municipalities in British Columbia are addressing 'wishcycling,' the practice of placing non-recyclable items in recycling bins, which contaminates waste streams. Officials are considering fines to reduce contamination and protect the integrity of the recycling system.
The word is a portmanteau of "wishful thinking" and "recycling," and is an ongoing challenge for the recycling system across British Columbia.
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