In November 2009, Brenda Koenig wrote part one of a multi-part investigation into the true destination for curbside recycling materials in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. She scratched the surface and found some very interesting information, but what she really uncovered were more questions, some of which include:
In order to take this story to the next level of depth, Brenda needs to spend the time to sift through government documents, conduct more interviews, etc. If this story is important to you, please consider supporting her work!
Brenda Koenig is a mother, a musician, and a committed advocate for social change. Her first installment of this series was outstanding, and she showed the ability to ask the right questions of the right people.
Smile Politely is Champaign-Urbana's Online Magazine, an independent source of information since 2007. We are a loose confederation of committed individuals attempting to fill the alt-weekly-sized void that exists in our community.
Brenda will produce an online article or articles which answer the questions posed above, with supporting photographs.