07-19-2025

This week on NEWisco Weekend, our issue deals with plastics!

Did you know that July is Plastics-Free month? It is.

We’ve got features and commentary on Recycling. Our cover story features Jordan Hiller, the recycling and solid waste program coordinator for Outagamie County. The musical guest is 7000Apart with part of an interview from Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba. And of course, we have our classic cinema pick of the week, commentary from Amanda Nimmer, and more.

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July 19  and July 20, 2025: 

Cover Story: Plastics and Recycling

Theme: Plastics

Contributors:

• Teri Barr
• Lisa Hale
• Melissa Kaye
• Brittney Merlot
• Amanda Nimmer
• Pete Schwaba

Segments:

• Feature: NWW SEG 1 TB History of Recycling in WI
• Weather: NWW SEG 2 BM Flash Flooding
• Commentary: NWW SEG 3 AN Recycle right Dammit
• Entertainment: NWW SEG 4 PS Erin Brockovitch
• Feature: NWW SEG 5 MK Trap shooting WTA
• Cover Story: NWW SEG 6 CS LH Jordan Hiller Outagamie County recycling and solid waste program coordinator
• Music: NWW SEG 7 Music 7000Apart