Although many glass bottles go to recycling depots (above), litter remains a problem, but banning one-way bottles won't cure that, this letter suggests

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Although many glass bottles go to recycling depots (above), litter remains a problem, but banning one-way bottles won't cure that, this letter suggests

Date4/30/1971

Names

Spremo, Boris (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Although many glass bottles go to recycling depots (above); litter remains a problem; but banning one-way bottles won't cure that; this letter suggests.

Subject

Refuse and refuse disposal

Pollution

Litter (Trash)

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010976F

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