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Aerial view of a uranium mine in Australia

Since 1950, cumulative plastic production has reached 7.8 bln tonnes – >1 t/person

Since 1950, cumulative plastic production has reached 7.8 bln tonnes – >1 t/person

Since 1950, cumulative plastic production has reached 7.8 bln tonnes – >1 t/person

Marilyn2022-01-20T20:40:00+00:00

Per person, Americans generate 2.0 kg of waste per day

Pellets of Uranium for a nuclear power plant.

10 grams of Uranium contains as much energy as 1 000 kg of coal.

10 grams of Uranium contains as much energy as 1 000 kg of coal.

10 grams of Uranium contains as much energy as 1 000 kg of coal.

Marilyn2022-01-20T16:16:34+00:00

Food accounts for ~50% of global solid waste

Danger symbol for radiaoactive waste

Over 60 years, 441 plants have accumulated ~445 000 tonnes of nuclear waste.

Over 60 years, 441 plants have accumulated ~445 000 tonnes of nuclear waste.

Over 60 years, 441 plants have accumulated ~445 000 tonnes of nuclear waste.

Marilyn2022-01-20T20:24:09+00:00

E-waste is often shipped to developing countries for recycling, reuse or disposal

Woman receiving radiation to treat cancer

Total exposure matters most; while ‘blasts’ are rare, many small doses can add up.

Total exposure matters most; while ‘blasts’ are rare, many small doses can add up.

Total exposure matters most; while ‘blasts’ are rare, many small doses can add up.

Marilyn2022-01-20T16:31:42+00:00

Composting could slash what goes to landfill by ~30%

Solar panels at a large farm with two men to show scale.

Solar power produces 300X more waste with toxic heavy metals, much of it unmanaged.

Solar power produces 300X more waste with toxic heavy metals, much of it unmanaged.

Solar power produces 300X more waste with toxic heavy metals, much of it unmanaged.

Marilyn2022-01-20T16:13:12+00:00

Per person, Americans generate 2.0 kg of waste per day

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