Possibly Podcast Episodes

What’s Holding Back Glass Recycling in the US?

Authors: Leo Nachamie, Nat Hardy, Megan Hall

This week on Possibly we weigh the different methods of recycling glass: single-stream, multi-stream and bottle bills. Could switching to a different recycling system make more sense for your community?

Jul 14, 2026

Why is the US glass recycling rate so low?

Authors: Leo Nachamie, Nat Hardy, Megan Hall

Only about a third of the glass used in the U.S. gets recycled. That’s much lower than Europe, where some countries have recycling rates above 90%. So what gives? And what can we do about it?

Dec 9, 2025