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Plastic-waste buildup from farmers leads to environmental hazards

Farmers who rely on plastics for hay covers and containers such as "ag bags" are accumulating plastic wastes that are difficult to reuse or recycle. Most of these plastics end up in landfills, but those not accepted in landfills are often burned in fields or plowed into the ground, causing pollution. Maine Public Broadcasting Network (11/02)