Sweden is the world heavyweight champion in waste recycling
When it comes to waste management and environmental awareness, Sweden is the World Heavyweight Champion, — tells journalistic research by France 24 TV.
The nation is processing virtually all its waste generating electricity and heating! We are doing a good business, and at the same time we are feeling good about it, because we are helping to protect the environment, says Amijad Al Chamaa, the owner of a Second hand shop. Out of 4.4mn t of waste generated annually by Sweden, 99% end up as electricity or heating, and only 1% goes to the dump sites. How do Swedes managed to achieve this?
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