Description: With China no longer accepting used plastic and paper, communities are facing steep collection bills, forcing them to end their programs or burn or bury more waste.

Source: NYTimes.com

Date: Mar 16, 2019

Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/16/business/local-recycling-costs.html

Questions for discussion:

• What are the financial details driving the decision-making in this situation?
• What are some likely solution-oriented scenarios that investors should consider – such as a recycling tax on products?