What Do I Do with This? Season 2 Episode 1: Vinyl records are spinning again, DVDs still fill our shelves, and family memories are trapped on aging tapes and discs. But as streaming takes over, what happens to all that old media?
In this episode, host Brooke Butler explores the surprising resurgence of physical media, the environmental footprint of streaming, how to preserve your personal archives, and creative reuse for end-of-life media. Follow along as Butler explores media sustainability at the Record Exchange, the Memory Lab at The Clark Family Branch of St. Louis County Library and Leftovers, Etc.
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What Do I Do with This? Season 2 Episode 2: Medicine cabinets are full of half-used prescriptions, expired medications, and medical supplies we no longer need. But tossing them in the trash or flushing them down the drain can create serious environmental and public health risks.
This episode examines the hidden problem of medication waste and the growing number of local solutions, from safe drug take-back programs to organizations that help medical equipment find a second life. It features experts from the Washington University School of Pharmacy and STL H.E.L.P. Produced by Brooke Butler.
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