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Waste, debate about disposable

Disposal of plastics has been the subject of considerable debate as municipalities face increasing problems in locating sufficient landfill space. The number-one waste is paper products, which make up about 40% of the volume in landfills. (Newspaper alone accounts for 16% of the volume.) Next is plastics, which make up about 20% of the volume in landfills. [Pg.343]

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