BAR HARBOR - Going in and sorting through garbage is not for the faint of heart. But behind every bag could be some hidden treasures, like a full coffee bag and maybe some not so desirable items, like a dead rat.
“It’s not only about what you personally throw away, but about the larger system - resource, extraction, production and consumption, and last, disposal,” said Lisa Bjerke, discarded resources manager.
These self-titled ‘garbologists’ are collecting trash to educate their peers on the importance of waste management.
