Interesting idea for a thread.It has actually occurred to me that it would be interesting to know whether landfill projects are becoming more harmful to the environment as a result of recycling and composting projects. It stands to reason that biodegradable materials such as paper, cardboard, and food products once formed a higher percentage of total landfill mass than they do now. Overall, the non-biodegradable content of landfill mass should have increased, meaning landfills are actually less environmentally friendly than they once were (leaving aside waste management innovations). I'd be interested in a PhD thesis that explores this possible consequence of increased public environmentalism.Not very interested mind you...
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