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Japan Excels at Plastics Recycling
Japan is one of the most successful countries in the world for recycling plastics. In 2010, 77% of plastic waste was recycled, up from 73% in 2006 and 39% in 1996, according to the nation’s Plastic Waste Management Institute. The … Continue reading
Earthquake Debris Appears On Canadian Shores
Nine months later, British Columbia’s coastline is receiving the physical reminders of the disaster which struck Japan earlier this year: The items found on the West Coast are believed to be remnants of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting seven-metre … Continue reading