Tag Archives: Waste Policies

Write & Respond: Extended Producer Responsibility

As the global population grows at an exponential rate, so does the amount of plastic being produced and in turn plastic waste. Plastic waste comes from mismanaged waste systems, most commonly from undeveloped countries. This plastic waste creates plastic pollution … Continue reading

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In The News: Another Landfill in PA is Running Out of Space | Group 2

According to PhillyMag’s article “Only One State Has More Trash Per Capita Than Pennsylvania,” by importing trash from other states, Pennsylvania can make $4 billion annually. According to “Friends of Lackawanna,” Dunmore and Throop have been home to one of … Continue reading

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