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Why plastic is building up at recycling centers and catching fire

Por: ABC News Tech September 17, 2022

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Recycling plants are amassing millions of tons of plastic bottles, the Environmental Protection Agency , with some becoming part of a growing problem of toxic fires at these plants, according to data provided by environmental advocates. Critics say beverage companies should be doing more to make their products more recyclable.The majority of the combustible build-up at facilities is polyethylene terephthalate plastic, better known as PET, a... + full article



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