Staying Safe in a Toxic World ... But Zero Waste is Possible!


Plastic liners are supposed to keep the trash from contaminating the soil and ground- water. The liners are about 1/10 of an inch thick. All liners leak. To learn more, search youtube for “How 


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Why do you think recycling rates vary so much between these two cities? In most cities, recycling rates are under 50%. How could you get your city or region to develop more effective recycling practices?


Austin, Texas hopes to reduce trash by 20% by 2012 and to achieve zero waste by 2040. Other cities, like Seattle and San Francisco, have similar plans. Visit <www.grrn.org/ zerowaste> to learn more about zero waste.


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