landfill
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What can the beat-up, worn-out records at your local thrift store do to dodge a landfill and keep the Earth spinning?
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
When old records make it to a landfill, they’re not only likely to outlive the site, but can also leach plasticizers, a Keele University report found.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
"The students wanted to upcycle clothes, make it unique for them, and save it from landfill."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Environmentalists point out that a large share of second-hand clothing sent to developing countries is of such low quality that it ends up going straight to landfill.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
All of the trash was carted to the lake and dumped; not only was Chicago swept clean of the fire, but a large landfill was created in the process.
From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy
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East Asia - Middle School
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