We're talking trash (literally) and other environmental issues before Connecticut lawmakers

By Meg Dalton,

Published April 19, 2023 at 7:45 AM EDT

A load of trash bags are dropped off at HQ Dumpsters and Recycling in Southington, Connecticut, on April 14, 2022. — A load of trash bags are dropped off at HQ Dumpsters and Recycling in Southington on April 14, 2022. Orange and green bags, which were part of a pilot municipal food waste recycling program in the town of Meriden at the time, get sorted out of the load and then transferred to an anaerobic digester and turned into electrical power and compost.

This Saturday, April 22nd, marks Earth Day. So we thought it was as good a time as ever to check in on what’s happening on the environmental beat in Connecticut. From bear hunts to trash, there have been a number of environmental proposals before lawmakers this session. This hour, we check in on where those stand.

Plus, there are efforts to legalize natural organic reduction, also known as “human composting," in Connecticut.

GUESTS:

Mark Pazniokas: Capitol Bureau Chief, CT Mirror
John Moritz: State Reporter, Hearst Connecticut Media Group
Alison Cross: Reporter, Hartford Courant

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