Halifax sending 300 tonnes of recyclable plastics to out-of-province dump
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Plastic wrap and shopping bags had been degrading in storage following China's decision to stop accepting recyclables.
Plastic wrap and shopping bags had been degrading in storage following China's decision to stop accepting recyclables.
Plastic wrap and shopping bags had been degrading in storage following China's decision to stop accepting recyclables.
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