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landfill

[land-fil] / ˈlændˌfɪl /


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When old records make it to a landfill, they’re not only likely to outlive the site, but can also leach plasticizers, a Keele University report found.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

What can the beat-up, worn-out records at your local thrift store do to dodge a landfill and keep the Earth spinning?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"The students wanted to upcycle clothes, make it unique for them, and save it from landfill."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Obviously it's helping me in terms of saving money, especially with everything going up in price, but it's also helping with all the stuff that's going into landfill when it's not needed," she said.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

In Chiba City, where parkland had been created on landfill dumped into Tokyo Bay, the sidewalks rippled like fabric.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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