Boise city officials told residents they could recycle certain plastics for repurposing as diesel fuel as part of the EnergyBag program.

Utah Plant That Takes Boise's Orange Bag Plastics Hasn't Been Functioning Since 2018

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Utah Plant That Takes Boise's Orange Bag Plastics Hasn't Been Functioning Since 2018

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