MSW in the United States
U.S. MSW Generation from 1960 to 2006 from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
Sources of MSW in 2006 from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
U.S. Breakdown of MSW before recycling from MSW Facts and Figures 2006 (EPA)
For more on recycling, see our Recycling page.
Reducing Waste
- Stanford Reduce: Stanford Recycling has some great tips for reducing your personal waste footprint.
Waste Articles
- The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (SF Chronicle 2007)
- The Year Without Toilet Paper (NY Times 2007)
Author: Nick Enge
Contributors: Julie Muir (Stanford)
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