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A report found that there were at least 367 fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. and Canada in 2021.
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  • September 15, 2022

Why plastic bottles are sparking fires at recycling plants

A report found that there were at least 367 fires at recycling facilities in the U.S. and Canada in 2021.

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