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Juliet Schor On Whether the Sharing Economy Really Adds Up

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In this edition of EarthTalk Radio, Boston College sociologist Juliet Schor discusses how the so-called sharing economy is taking over the world, one Uber ride at a time, and what the implications are for the environment…

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Mattress Recycling 101

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Most recycling agencies don’t take mattresses, but a little research will often yield some business or non-profit happy to recycle that old mattress for you.

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