The Brian Lehrer Show
One Person's Trash...
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
How long could you go surviving off what other people throw away? The answer might be, "indefinitely." One proponent of "freeganism" gives a lesson on rethinking waste. Plus, political analysis from NPR senior correspondent Juan Williams.
Political Wrap-Up
NPR senior political correspondent Juan Williams weighs in on the politics of the day.
Freegan in the Free World
Is it ever okay to eat out of the trash? Amanda Taylor, "The Conscientious Objector" columnist for L Magazine, examines the politics of what we throw away.
Curb Alert! Found Furniture
Thomas Wold, contributing editor and columnist at ReadyMade magazine talks about making the most out of found furniture.
Before You Buy Those New Kitchen Cabinets...
Justin Green, program director of Build It Green! NYC, talks about how to recycle building materials and why you should. Gearing up for a renovation? You'll want to hear this.
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