The vast majority of plastic waste in Minneapolis goes straight to the trashbin, after which it is burned. Advocates say that contributes to dangerous pollution for vulnerable communities.
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The vast majority of plastic waste in Minneapolis goes straight to the trashbin, after which it is burned. Advocates say that contributes to dangerous pollution for vulnerable communities.