Extra, Extra: The Long, Complicated Journey Of Your Garbage

by John Del Signore

Published March 22, 2021

A person rides a bike over a bridge across the Gowanus canal. — Onegrove / Flickr

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And finally, please know that you are loved and accept these virtual flowers as a real token of our appreciation: