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Matthew Johnson,, ,Thomas Stanton,, ,Antonia Law,, ,Guaduneth Chico, and ,The Conversation

Scientists went dumpster diving to find out where all our trash really comes from


Litter is perhaps the most tangible of all environmental problems. And it’s not just a disrespectful few who are responsible for it. Litter, defined in its broadest terms, includes any solid material present in the environment that was made or processed by people. It may have arrived there from accidental spillage, as debris washed ashore, or because of the irresponsible management of industrial waste.

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