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May 8 2009, Shaweta Chauhan

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A new paper recycling and conservation paper law has been adopted by the state of Washington. On 6th May, 2009, Washington state Governor Chris Gregoire signed a new law that aims to alter the state’s paper consumption...

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Graphic shows number of U.S. landfills by year; includes breakdown of total by region for 2005; three sizes; 1c x 4 inches; 46.5 mm x 101.6 mm; 1c x 4 3/4 inches; 46.5 mm x 120.7 mm; 2c x 2 5/8 inches; 96.3 mm x 66.7 mm