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At Least 85 Percent of U.S. Plastic Waste Went to Landfills in 2021, Smart News
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Report evaluates plastic bag recycling programs at retail locations - Recycling Today
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Where does your plastic go? Global investigation reveals America's dirty secret, Recycling
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New York state is looking for a new solution to plastic waste : NPR
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RecycleRightNY January 2020 Resources
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