Global Trash Dilemma

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Unravel the shocking truths about the waste we generate and its impact on the environment

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Household Trash Composition

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American Trash Footprint

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Ocean's Garbage Patches

Terrain Map Multiple ocean garbage patches exist worldwide, harming marine life.

Food Waste Issue

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E-Waste: A Growing Concern

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Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Terrain Map One of the most significant ocean garbage patches, visible even from space.

Legacy of Trash

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Recycling: A Ray of Hope

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Challenge of Developing Countries

Terrain Map Places like Bantar Gebang struggle with waste management, with landfills set to overload soon.

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