How chemical recycling is putting red states in the green
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Republican-led states are embracing chemical recycling, a
high-temperature plastic melting process that’s criticized by
environmentalists. The GOP approach is allowing them to financially
benefit off Democrat-led states that recycle more plastic waste.
POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the red-blue divide over recycling.
Plus, Holtec International is pursuing a separate DOE lifeline to
restart its Michigan nuclear facility.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.
Republican-led states are embracing chemical recycling, a high-temperature plastic melting process that’s criticized by environmentalists. The GOP approach is allowing them to financially benefit off Democrat-led states that recycle more plastic waste. POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the red-blue divide over recycling. Plus, Holtec International is pursuing a separate DOE lifeline to restart its Michigan nuclear facility.
Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.
Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO.
Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.
Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.
Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.