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[-] acupofcoffee@lemmy.world 44 points 8 months ago

4 tons is like 1/4 of what an average American produces in a full year, and it happened in 1 hour.

[-] Blackmist@feddit.uk 19 points 8 months ago

Keep using those paper straws, folks.

Every little helps.

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