How to Reduce Food Waste in Massachusetts
Massachusetts produces nearly a million tons of food waste each year. Common-sense steps can further reduce food waste, helping our environment and communities.
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Every year, Americans throw out nearly 1,800 pounds of waste per person -- most of which goes to landfills.
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Plastic waste sits in landfills, cities, and forests. It breaks down into microplastics that fill the ocean, accumulate in wildlife, and cause health problems in humans. If we can implement some key policies, we can reshape our single-use economy into a circular one; reduce waste, protect the environment, and live healthier lives.
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Americans use 4 times more toilet paper than the global average. Producing it puts a global carbon sink at risk.
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A Crisis of Convenience: Why Your Amazon Box Is Going Straight into the Trash
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