Packaging generates a lot of waste – now Maine and Oregon want manufacturers to foot the bill for getting rid of it
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Packaging generates a lot of waste - now Maine and Oregon want manufacturers to foot the bill for getting rid of it - Waste & Recycling
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Maine and Oregon want manufacturers to foot the bill for getting rid of packaging waste
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