Ridwell sparks debate over paid recycling — part of the solution, or part of the problem?

Ridwell sparks debate over paid recycling — part of the solution, or part of the problem?

Can consumers recycle their way out of the plastic pollution crisis, or to meet climate goals, must they simply use less plastic in the first place? That question was at the center of a lively discussion at the Newton Free Library on Monday, July 13. Seattle-based recycling company Ridwell introduced its subscription recycling service to local residents and drew criticism from environmental advocates who argued that companies addressing hard-to-…