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Rexdale mess

Date9/21/1990

Names

Stuparyk, Michael (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Rexdale mess: Diane Hooper finds anywhere from 75 to 150 discarded containers during her morning walks along Kipling Ave. She urges more pressure on companies to produce recyclable containers.

Subject

Recycling (Waste, etc.)

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0012801F

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