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“Americans pile up nearly 30 pounds of extra trash per week during the holidays”
Americans estimate that they generate 43 percent more waste during the holiday season—particularly wrapping paper, gift bags, and food.
- On December 30, 2021
Americans estimate that they generate 43 percent more waste during the holiday season—particularly wrapping paper, gift bags, and food.