That’s a bunch of garbage: China generates 30.6% of the world’s trash
Aw man, and we were doing so good with those plastic bags ….dang it. But yes, according to Global Entrepreneur magazine, China creates 30.6% of the world’s waste or an unbelievable 150 million tons every year. Even though the government has created numerous landfills and waste treatment plants to handle the monstrous load, those facilities are struggling to keep up. Industry experts say the …
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Lake Co. agency offering holiday green guide
The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County has compiled a holiday green guide offering a variety of ideas to celebrate the holidays in a more environmentally conscious fashion.
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