Republican-led states are embracing chemical recycling, a
high-temperature plastic melting process that’s criticized by
environmentalists. The GOP approach is allowing them to financially
benefit off Democrat-led states that recycle more plastic waste.
POLITICO’s Jordan Wolman breaks down the red-blue divide over recycling.
Plus, Holtec International is pursuing a separate DOE lifeline to
restart its Michigan nuclear facility.

 

Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO. 

Jordan Wolman is a sustainability reporter for POLITICO. 

Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.

Raghu Manavalan is a senior editor for POLITICO audio.

Jenny Ament is the executive producer of POLITICO’s audio department.