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An economic take on managing solid waste

How Canadian communities can reduce waste management costs and make waste systems more sustainable

by RAGAN C, ARNOLD J
Published in November 2018 - Page 4

Municipal solid waste is a hot topic in Canada and around the world. Growing concerns over plastics in our oceans and waterways has propelled governments to reduce or ban certain materials, such as plastic bags, straws, and single-use items. At the same time, the Chinese government’s decision to restrict imports of recyclables has upended the global recycling industry. Municipalities across Canada are wrestling with recycling markets that have fewer buyers and tighter sorting standards, both

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