➀ A Texas resident used an Apple AirTag to track her recyclables, revealing that plastics sent to Houston recycling centers were not being recycled but instead dumped in an open-air lot. ➁ The Houston Recycling Collaboration, meant to revolutionize the city’s recycling program, has yet to open its processing facility, leading to a stockpile of waste. ➂ Advanced recycling technologies claimed by companies like Exxon are criticized for being ineffective and contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.